Explore the Family Name Horen
The meaning of Horen
1. Altered form of German and Dutch Horn. 2. German (Hören): habitational name from Höri, a peninsula in Lake Constance. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Horn.
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How common is the last name Horen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Horen has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,839 and dropped to a rank of 53,667 in 2010, marking a decline of 14.58%. This trend is reflected in the count as well, with the number of individuals carrying the Horen surname dropping from 427 in 2000 to 385 in 2010, a decrease of 9.84%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also saw a decrease of 18.75% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #53,667 | -14.58% |
| Count | 427 | 385 | -9.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Horen
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Horen, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most people with this surname identify as White, albeit with a slight decrease from 94.38% in 2000 to 93.77% in 2010. Individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races increased from 2.34% in 2000 to 2.86% in 2010, an increase of 22.22%. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Furthermore, those identifying as Black reduced completely from 1.87% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.38% | 93.77% | -0.65% |
| Two or More Races | 2.34% | 2.86% | 22.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.87% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |