Explore the Family Name Horth
The meaning of Horth
1. English (Norfolk): perhaps a nickname from Middle English hor(u)the ‘filth’ (Old English horu, but sometimes confused with horh ‘phlegm, mucus’), although the precise application is unclear. 2. German: nickname from Middle High German hort ‘treasure, wealth’. 3. German (Hörth): probably a habitational name from a place such as Hürth near Cologne or Hördt in the Palatinate. 4. German: variant of Harth 1.
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How common is the last name Horth in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Horth has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 66,676th most common surname, but by 2010, it fell to the 86,645th spot, marking a significant drop of almost 30%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased by over 22%, from 277 in 2000 to just 215 in 2010. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people similarly dropped by 30% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #86,645 | -29.95% |
| Count | 277 | 215 | -22.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Horth
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Horth, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, indicates that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. In 2000, about 96.39% of individuals with the Horth surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 94.88% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also decreased during this period, from 3.25% in 2000 to 2.33% in 2010. There were no reported changes in the percentage of individuals who identify as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.39% | 94.88% | -1.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.25% | 2.33% | -28.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |