Explore the Family Name Hurvitz
The meaning of Hurvitz
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Horowitz. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Igal, Ilan, Isadore, Nachum.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hurvitz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hurvitz has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 88,083rd in 2000, it moved up to the 83,541st position by 2010, a change of 5.16 percent. The count of people with the Hurvitz surname also increased during this period from 196 to 225, marking a 14.8 percent rise. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a similar increase, going from 0.07 to 0.08, which is a 14.29 percent growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,083 | #83,541 | 5.16% |
| Count | 196 | 225 | 14.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hurvitz
The Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hurvitz is primarily White, accounting for 92.86 percent in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 92 percent in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races represent the second largest group, increasing from 3.57 percent to 4 percent over the decade. The data reveals no individuals with the Hurvitz surname who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.86% | 92% | -0.93% |
| Two or More Races | 3.57% | 4% | 12.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |