Explore the Family Name Hjort
The meaning of Hjort
1. Swedish: ornamental name from hjort ‘deer, stag’. 2. Danish and Norwegian (of Danish origin): nickname from hjort ‘deer, stag’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Thor.
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How common is the last name Hjort in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hjort has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hjort was ranked 40,552nd in popularity with a count of 508 individuals bearing the surname. By 2010, it had slipped to 41,501st with a slight increase in count to 524 individuals, a change of 3.15%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a decrease of -5.26% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,552 | #41,501 | -2.34% |
| Count | 508 | 524 | 3.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hjort
The census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hjort. From 2000 to 2010, there was a decrease in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native by 19.49% and 22.34% respectively. However, there was an introduction of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, which wasn't present in 2000. The majority ethnicity associated with the surname remained White, at 95.47% in 2000 and 95.04% in 2010, albeit with a small decline of 0.45%. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Hispanic or Black. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.47% | 95.04% | -0.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.97% | 1.53% | -22.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.18% | 0.95% | -19.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |