Explore the Family Name Horrell
The meaning of Horrell
English (Devon): 1. variant of Harrell. 2. habitational name from Horrel in Werrington (Devon), or perhaps Horrells in Dunchideock (Devon). Horrel in Werrington derives from Old English horh ‘dirt’ + hol ‘hole, hollow’, while Horrells in Dunchideock comes from Old English horh + wella ‘well, spring, stream’.
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How common is the last name Horrell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Horrell has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Horrell was ranked the 13,005th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 12,662nd spot, indicating a 2.64% rise in rank. The number of people with this surname also grew by nearly 13%, from 2,161 in 2000 to 2,441 in 2010. This increase resulted in a slight growth in the proportion of people named Horrell per 100,000 U.S. residents, moving from 0.8 to 0.83.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,005 | #12,662 | 2.64% |
| Count | 2,161 | 2,441 | 12.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.8 | 0.83 | 3.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Horrell
With respect to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests some changes between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals with the Horrell surname identified as White in both years, this group saw a small decrease of about 1.17%. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic saw the greatest increase, rising from 1.34% to 2.38%. Those claiming two or more races also increased by about 20.59%. The Black population remained fairly steady, with only a slight increase of 0.32%. Finally, although there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010 these groups each counted for a small fraction of the Horrells.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.85% | 92.75% | -1.17% |
| Black | 3.1% | 3.11% | 0.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 2.38% | 77.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.23% | 20.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.29% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.25% | 0% |