Explore the Family Name Horovitz
The meaning of Horovitz
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Horowitz. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Zvi, Doron, Arieh, Arye, Avrohom, Bracha, Devorah, Hadar, Hillel, Merav, Moshe.
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How common is the last name Horovitz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Horovitz has gained popularity in recent years. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 78,838th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 70,403rd position, an increase of 10.7%. The count of people with this surname also rose from 225 in 2000 to 278 in 2010, a significant rise of 23.56%. As a result, the proportion of individuals named Horovitz per 100,000 population increased by 12.5% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,838 | #70,403 | 10.7% |
| Count | 225 | 278 | 23.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Horovitz
The ethnicity distribution for the Horovitz surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, predominantly identifies as White. In 2000, 98.22% of individuals with this surname identified as White; however, this figure slightly decreased to 96.4% in 2010. There was no reported change in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, the census reported that 3.24% of those with the Horovitz surname identified as Hispanic - an ethnic identity that wasn't reported in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.22% | 96.4% | -1.85% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.24% | 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% |