Explore the Family Name Hursey
The meaning of Hursey
English: 1. variant of Hershey. 2. habitational name from Hursey in Burstock (Dorset), from the Old English personal name Heorstān (genitive Heorstānes) + Old English (ge)hæg ‘fence, enclosure’.
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How common is the last name Hursey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hursey has seen subtle shifts in its popularity over the decade. In 2000, it was ranked at 16,160, and by 2010, slipped slightly to 16,247, marking a change of -0.54. However, the overall count of individuals with the Hursey surname increased from 1,645 in 2000 to 1,777 in 2010, an increase of 8.02%. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 population took a slight dip from 0.61 to 0.6, indicating a -1.64% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,160 | #16,247 | -0.54% |
| Count | 1,645 | 1,777 | 8.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.6 | -1.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hursey
When considering the ethnic identity of those carrying the Hursey surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals intriguing trends. The majority are identified as White, making up 72.83% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 70.96% in 2010. The second largest group is Black, accounting for 20.85% in 2000 with a small decrease to 20.37% by 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase, rising from 2.13% in 2000 to 3.55% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanics also rose, moving from 2.13% to 2.7%. No changes were reported for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.83% | 70.96% | -2.57% |
| Black | 20.85% | 20.37% | -2.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2.13% | 3.55% | 66.67% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 2.7% | 26.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |