Explore the Family Name Hurdle
The meaning of Hurdle
English (southern): 1. nickname from Middle English hurdel, hirdel ‘hurdle’, probably for a maker of hurdles, lightweight fences used to pen livestock or separate open land into fields. 2. possibly a habitational name from Hordle (Hanmpshire), but this cannot be certain as the surname Hordle appears only late.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hurdle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Hurdle" has slightly declined from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, "Hurdle" had a rank of 12,047, which fell by 3.26% to 12,440 in 2010. However, despite this slight decline in rank, the actual count of people with the "Hurdle" surname increased by 5.05% from 2,377 to 2,497 within the same period. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased marginally from 0.88 to 0.85.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,047 | #12,440 | -3.26% |
| Count | 2,377 | 2,497 | 5.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.88 | 0.85 | -3.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hurdle
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Hurdle," one can see some notable changes based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010, these groups made up 0.68% and 0.20% respectively of those with the surname. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races rose by 22.37%, and those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 37.21%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White reduced by 3.67% though still making up over half of the population. The Black community saw a minimal increase of 0.95% in their representation among individuals with the "Hurdle" surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.55% | 50.62% | -3.67% |
| Black | 43.04% | 43.45% | 0.95% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 2.68% | 22.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 2.36% | 37.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.2% | 0% |