Explore the Family Name Hyre
The meaning of Hyre
Americanized form of German Heier. Compare Hyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hyre in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Hyre" has seen a slight decrease in rank from 23,657 in 2000 to 23,899 in 2010, representing a 1.02 percent drop. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 5.71 percent, from 999 in 2000 to 1056 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also saw a minor decline of 2.7 percent during the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,657 | #23,899 | -1.02% |
| Count | 999 | 1,056 | 5.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.36 | -2.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hyre
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the Hyre surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the surname self-identify as White, albeit with a marginal decrease from 95.40 percent in 2000 to 94.98 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black saw an increase from 2.10 percent to 2.65 percent. The representation of the Hispanic demographic decreased by 24 percent, while Asian/Pacific Islander dropped slightly by 6 percent. Interestingly, the data reveals that the category of "Two or more races" appeared in 2010, signifying a growing recognition and acceptance of multiracial identity. Data for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained suppressed or unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 94.98% | -0.44% |
| Black | 2.1% | 2.65% | 26.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 1.14% | -24% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.47% | -6% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |