Explore the Family Name Hoerth
The meaning of Hoerth
German (Hörth): habitational name from either of two places, Hürth near Cologne or Hörth in the Palatinate. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Hoerth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hoerth has slightly decreased in terms of rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 61,058 to 61,745 indicating a minor decrease of 1.13%. However, the count of individuals carrying the surname Hoerth has seen an increase of 5.52% within this decade, moving from 308 to 325. As per the proportion data, there was no change in the proportion per 100k, remaining at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #61,745 | -1.13% |
| Count | 308 | 325 | 5.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoerth
When considering the ethnicity associated with the surname Hoerth, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. In 2000, 96.75% identified as White which increased slightly to 97.23% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a small rise from 0 to 1.54% over the same period. However, the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no recorded change during this time frame, with most remaining at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 97.23% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |