Explore the Family Name Horenstein
The meaning of Horenstein
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Hornstein. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Isadore, Avraham, Avrom.
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How common is the last name Horenstein in the United States?
Based on the information from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Horenstein ranks 61,585 in popularity as of 2010, a slight decrease of 2.25% from its 2000 ranking of 60,230. Even so, the total count of individuals with the Horenstein surname increased by 4.15% from 313 in 2000 to 326 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a small drop from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, marking a decline of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #61,585 | -2.25% |
| Count | 313 | 326 | 4.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Horenstein
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census revealed shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the Horenstein surname identified as White, although the percentage decreased from 95.53% to 88.96%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation increased significantly by 139.58%, moving from 1.92% to 4.6%. Similarly, the Black population under the Horenstein name experienced considerable growth, rising by 130% from 1.6% to 3.68%. It's also noteworthy that the Asian/Pacific Islander category was represented for the first time in 2010 at 1.53%. No changes were reported for the categories of "Two or more races" and "American Indian and Alaskan Native".
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.53% | 88.96% | -6.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 4.6% | 139.58% |
| Black | 1.6% | 3.68% | 130% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.53% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |