Explore the Family Name Horgen
The meaning of Horgen
Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads, notably in southeastern Norway, from Old Norse hǫrgr ‘steep mountainside, sanctuary’, or ‘naked rock’ + -en from vin ‘meadow’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Alf, Erik.
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How common is the last name Horgen in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Horgen fell slightly between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 66,878 to 70,208, a change of -4.98%. The count of individuals sharing this surname grew modestly from 276 to 279, an increase of just over 1%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people actually decreased by 10% during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #70,208 | -4.98% |
| Count | 276 | 279 | 1.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Horgen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Horgen also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the predominant ethnicity remained white, dropping only slightly from 97.10% to 94.27%, there were notable increases in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic categories, both rising from 0% to 1.79%. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races also appeared under this surname at 1.79% in 2010 where none had been reported in 2000. There was no change in the percentage of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups associated with the Horgen surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 94.27% | -2.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |