Explore the Family Name Hurtgen
The meaning of Hurtgen
German (Hürtgen): habitational name from a place so called near Düren, Rhineland.
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How common is the last name Hurtgen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hurtgen has shown a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 66,274th in 2000, it rose to 65,593rd in 2010, indicating an increase of 1.03 percent. The number of individuals bearing the Hurtgen surname also increased over these years. In 2000, there were 279 recorded instances of the name, which grew by 8.24 percent to 302 by 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion of the Hurtgen surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #65,593 | 1.03% |
| Count | 279 | 302 | 8.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hurtgen
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Hurtgen surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a slight increase in the percentage of those with the surname identifying as White, rising from 97.49 percent to 98.34 percent. There were no reported changes for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Additionally, no individuals identified as belonging to two or more races within this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.49% | 98.34% | 0.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |