Explore the Family Name Hurrell
The meaning of Hurrell
1. English: nickname presumably for someone with shaggy or unkempt hair, from a diminutive of Old French hure ‘hair’. 2. Irish (Antrim): possibly an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hEarghail ‘descendant of Earghal’, a variant of Fearghal (see Farrell, Arrell, and Harrell).
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How common is the last name Hurrell in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hurrell has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 35,797 in terms of prevalence, but this dropped to 45,412 by 2010, marking a decrease of 26.86%. The actual count of people named Hurrell also fell during this decade, going from 593 in 2000 to 471 in 2010, indicating a 20.57% drop in occurrence. This is further evidenced by the proportion per 100,000 people, which decreased from 0.22 to 0.16, marking a 27.27% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,797 | #45,412 | -26.86% |
| Count | 593 | 471 | -20.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.16 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hurrell
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hurrell has also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest identifiable group remains those of White ethnicity, although their proportion decreased slightly from 92.41% to 89.81%. Interestingly, there was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, going from 1.52% to 2.55%, marking a 67.76% increase. People identifying with two or more races saw a decrease from 2.87% to 2.12%. There were no individuals identifying as Hispanic recorded in 2010, down from 1.69% in 2000. The percentage of Black individuals increased to 3.40% in 2010, up from no recorded individuals in 2000. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.41% | 89.81% | -2.81% |
| Black | 0% | 3.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.52% | 2.55% | 67.76% |
| Two or More Races | 2.87% | 2.12% | -26.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |