Explore the Family Name Hoerl
The meaning of Hoerl
German (Hörl): variant of Herl, found chiefly in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. Some characteristic forenames: German Hermann, Monika, Theodor, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Hoerl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hoerl has experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname dropped from 66,274th place in 2000 to 69,392nd place in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by approximately 4.7 percent. Despite this decline in rank, the number of individuals with the Hoerl surname has slightly increased, with a count of 279 people in 2000 growing to 283 by the year 2010. This represents a growth rate of around 1.43 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #69,392 | -4.7% |
| Count | 279 | 283 | 1.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoerl
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Hoerl surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White. In 2000, about 98.21 percent of individuals with this surname identified as White, with this percentage dropping slightly to 97.53 percent in 2010. There was no significant representation of other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native among individuals with the Hoerl surname during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.21% | 97.53% | -0.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |