Explore the Family Name Hirzel
The meaning of Hirzel
South German and Swiss German: from a diminutive of Hirz. Compare Hirtzel. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz.
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How common is the last name Hirzel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hirzel ranked 43,629th in popularity in 2000 and dropped to 45,253rd by 2010, marking a decrease of 3.72 percent. The total count of individuals with the Hirzel surname slightly increased from 466 in 2000 to 473 in 2010, indicating a modest growth of 1.5 percent. However, its overall prevalence per 100,000 people shrunk by 5.88 percent over the same period, from 0.17 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,629 | #45,253 | -3.72% |
| Count | 466 | 473 | 1.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hirzel
In terms of ethnic identity, the data reveals shifts in the representation of the Hirzel surname within different ethnic groups between 2000 and 2010. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the proportion of Hirzels identifying as White decreased by 2.9 percent, but still remained the majority at 87.1 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic rose dramatically by almost 42 percent, increasing from 5.36 percent in 2000 to 7.61 percent in 2010. The share of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black was zero in both years, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased slightly by 9.33 percent. Those reporting two or more races declined marginally by 1.55 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.7% | 87.1% | -2.9% |
| Hispanic | 5.36% | 7.61% | 41.98% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.93% | 2.11% | 9.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.93% | 1.9% | -1.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.07% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |