Explore the Family Name Horvitz
The meaning of Horvitz
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Horowitz. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Dvora, Ephraim, Hava, Hyman, Isadore, Meir.
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How common is the last name Horvitz in the United States?
The surname Horvitz has seen a slight drop in its popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name was ranked 56,246th most popular, but by 2010 it had slipped to 59,171st, a decrease of 5.2%. The actual count of individuals with this surname remained fairly stable during this period, increasing just slightly from 340 to 342. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 7.69%, from 0.13 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #59,171 | -5.2% |
| Count | 340 | 342 | 0.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Horvitz
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Horvitz identify as White. In 2000, this group represented 98.53% of those with the Horvitz surname, and although this percentage decreased slightly to 96.20% by 2010, it still represents the overwhelming majority. Interestingly, in 2010, there was a small emergence of individuals of Hispanic ethnicity identifying with the Horvitz surname, accounting for 2.92%. There were no recorded instances of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian/Alaskan Native with the Horvitz surname during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.53% | 96.2% | -2.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.92% | 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% |