Explore the Family Name Hort
The meaning of Hort
1. South German: variant of Hardt 1. 2. English (Gloucestershire): variant of Hart.
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How common is the last name Hort in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Hort' showed a notable increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 'Hort' ranked 52,827th in terms of popularity and was held by 368 individuals, representing a proportion of 0.14 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, this ranking had improved to 48,160 with an increase of 8.83%. The number of individuals with the surname also rose to 439, marking a significant change of 19.29%. As a result, the proportion per 100,000 also increased to 0.15, showing a growth of 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #48,160 | 8.83% |
| Count | 368 | 439 | 19.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hort
The ethnicity distribution of the surname 'Hort' also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the vast majority of individuals carrying 'Hort' as their surname identified as White (86.68%), followed by Hispanic (4.08%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.80%), and Black (2.99%). No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native or of two or more races. By 2010, while those identifying as White still formed the majority at 80.87%, the percentage had decreased by 6.70%. There were increases in all other ethnic identities: Asian/Pacific Islander (7.97%), Black (4.33%), and Hispanic (5.01%). Additionally, some individuals started to identify as belonging to two or more races at 1.82%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.68% | 80.87% | -6.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.8% | 7.97% | 109.74% |
| Hispanic | 4.08% | 5.01% | 22.79% |
| Black | 2.99% | 4.33% | 44.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |