Explore the Family Name Hurn
The meaning of Hurn
English: variant of Hearn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hurn in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Hurn" has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hurn was ranked as the 16,260th most popular surname, but dropped to 18,448th place in 2010, showing a decline of 13.46%. The number of people bearing this surname also decreased from 1,633 in 2000 to 1,500 in 2010, a reduction of 8.14%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Hurn per 100,000 people fell by 16.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,260 | #18,448 | -13.46% |
| Count | 1,633 | 1,500 | -8.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.51 | -16.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hurn
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hurn. Between 2000 and 2010, there were notable changes. The percentage of individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity and the surname Hurn nearly doubled from 1.04% to 2.07%. Similarly, Hispanic representation among those with this last name increased significantly from 1.84% to 3.67%. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native also rose, although at smaller rates. However, there was a slight decrease (5.93%) in the percentage of White individuals with the surname Hurn during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.57% | 76.73% | -5.93% |
| Black | 13.04% | 14.6% | 11.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 3.67% | 99.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.04% | 2.07% | 99.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 1.93% | 16.97% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.86% | 1% | 16.28% |