Explore the Family Name Hren
The meaning of Hren
Slovenian and Croatian: nickname or topographic name from hren ‘horseradish’, as a nickname probably denoting someone with an aggressive temperament or a sharp wit.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Hren' has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 29,069 in 2000 to 31,068 in 2010, indicating a 6.88% decrease in its popularity. Similarly, the count of people with the Hren surname fell by 2.73%, from 768 in 2000 to 747 in 2010. This also resulted in a decline in the proportion per 100k, which saw a drop of 10.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,069 | #31,068 | -6.88% |
| Count | 768 | 747 | -2.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hren
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Hren surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed that the majority of individuals identified as White, though there was a minor 1.35% decrease from 96.48% in 2000 to 95.18% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 54.62%, rising from 1.30% in 2000 to 2.01% in 2010. Those claiming two or more ethnicities also increased by 53.85%. However, there was no change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.48% | 95.18% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 2.01% | 54.62% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 1.2% | 53.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.78% | 0% | 0% |