Explore the Family Name Huerter
The meaning of Huerter
German (Hürter): nickname for a stingy person, from Middle High German hurtære ‘hoarder (of treasure)’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Huerter in the United States?
The surname Huerter experienced a slight decline in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, this surname was ranked 49,471th and decreased to 52,482nd by 2010, reflecting a change of -6.09%. Similarly, the number of individuals bearing the surname Huerter also fell from 399 in 2000 to 395 in 2010, a decrease of roughly 1%. The proportion of people with the name per 100,000 population also saw a reduction of 13.33%, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #52,482 | -6.09% |
| Count | 399 | 395 | -1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huerter
As for ethnic identity, the Huerter surname has been majorly associated with White individuals. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, in 2000, approximately 96.49% of Huerters identified as White, which decreased slightly to 94.43% by 2010. However, there was an observed increase in the Hispanic representation within this surname, rising from 1.25% in 2000 to 2.53% in 2010. Furthermore, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races were noted in 2010 at rates of 1.27% and 1.52% respectively. No individuals with the Huerter surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.49% | 94.43% | -2.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.53% | 102.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.52% | 21.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |