Explore the Family Name Hurter
The meaning of Hurter
German: topographic name for someone living by a wattle fence or hurdle, from Middle High German hurt ‘hurdle, woven fence’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Hurter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hurter has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank fell from 72,717 in 2000 to 86,981 in 2010, indicating a drop in its popularity by nearly 20%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname decreased from 249 to 214 during this period, a reduction of approximately 14%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease from 0.09 to 0.07 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,717 | #86,981 | -19.62% |
| Count | 249 | 214 | -14.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hurter
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hurter shifted somewhat between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White accounted for the majority, increasing from 92.37% in 2000 to 94.39% in 2010. While those identifying as Black comprised 5.22% in 2000, this figure reduced by more than half to 2.34% in 2010. The ethnic identity category of two or more races appeared in 2010 with 2.34%, which was not present in 2000. No individuals with the surname Hurter identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.37% | 94.39% | 2.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.34% | 0% |
| Black | 5.22% | 2.34% | -55.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |