Explore the Family Name Hurren
The meaning of Hurren
English (Suffolk and Norfolk): nickname for someone with shaggy or unkempt hair, Old French hurand, hurant, from hure ‘hair’ + the suffix -and, -ant.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hurren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hurren saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hurren ranked 86,341 in terms of popularity and had 201 persons bearing the name. However, by 2010, its ranking dropped to 94,730, with only 193 individuals identified with this surname, reflecting a decrease of approximately 4%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,341 | #94,730 | -9.72% |
| Count | 201 | 193 | -3.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hurren
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Hurren identify as White. This ethnic identity saw an increase from 91.54% in 2000 to 94.30% in 2010. There was also a small percentage identifying as Hispanic, but this decreased from 5.97% in 2000 to 5.18% in 2010. The data shows no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Other ethnic identities were not reported in the data provided.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.54% | 94.3% | 3.02% |
| Hispanic | 5.97% | 5.18% | -13.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.49% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |