Explore the Family Name Hreha
The meaning of Hreha
Rusyn (from Slovakia) and Slovak: from a short form of the personal name Hrehor, a regional variant of Gregor ‘Gregory’ (Rusyn Hryhor).
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How common is the last name Hreha in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hreha had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 35,187th in popularity but fell to 36,736th by 2010, reflecting a 4.4% decline. The count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 606 to 608 over the same period, representing a modest growth of 0.33%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people diminished by 4.55%, falling from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,187 | #36,736 | -4.4% |
| Count | 606 | 608 | 0.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hreha
In terms of ethnicity, the Hreha surname is predominantly associated with white ancestry, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 96.86% of those with the surname identified as white, a percentage that slightly decreased to 96.55% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among those with the surname Hreha saw an increase of 56.03%, rising from 1.16% in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010. There was no recorded change in Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities within this surname group. Those identifying as two or more races remained at a constant 1.32% in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 96.55% | -0.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 1.81% | 56.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |