2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Herrygers
A possible occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of herring or fish.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Herrygers. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Herrygers surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Herrygers in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Herrygers, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Herrygers
The surname Herrygers is of Dutch origin, with its roots tracing back to the Netherlands in the early 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Dutch word "herrijger," which translates to "remounter" or "re-equiper," referring to someone who remounted horses or re-equipped them with saddles and other gear.
One of the earliest known records of the name Herrygers can be found in the Dutch city of Rotterdam, where a family with this surname was mentioned in a municipal registry dated 1532. The name was also present in several other regions of the Netherlands, such as Friesland and Gelderland, during the same period.
In the late 16th century, a man named Pieter Herrygers (1567-1641) was recorded as a notable figure in the city of Amsterdam. He was a successful merchant and a prominent member of the city's Guild of Goldsmiths. His son, Johannes Herrygers (1598-1672), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned goldsmith as well.
The name Herrygers also appeared in several historical documents from the 17th century, including the records of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). In 1624, a sailor named Dirk Herrygers was listed as a crew member on a voyage to the Dutch East Indies.
During the 18th century, a family with the surname Herrygers settled in the Dutch colony of Suriname in South America. One of their descendants, Willem Herrygers (1742-1815), became a prominent figure in the colony's administration, serving as a member of the colonial council.
Another notable individual with this surname was Jacobus Herrygers (1768-1834), a Dutch painter and engraver who was born in Amsterdam. He is best known for his landscape paintings and etchings depicting scenes from the Netherlands.
Throughout its history, the surname Herrygers has maintained a strong presence in the Netherlands and its former colonies. While it may not be among the most common Dutch surnames, it has endured as a part of the nation's cultural heritage and linguistic traditions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Herrygers
Among Census respondents with the surname Herrygers, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Herrygers bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Herrygers surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.3% · 112
- Two or more races4.2% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Herrygers
Herrygers appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+19 bearers (+18.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 17,663 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +19 bearers (+18.8%) | Up 17,663 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Herrygers surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #142,049 | 11.1% |
| Count | 101 | 120 | 18.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 33.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Herrygers bearers went from 101 to 120 (+18.8% change). The surname moved up 17,663 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #142,049.
FAQ
Herrygers surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Herrygers?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Herrygers. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Herrygers?
Herrygers ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Herrygers. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Herrygers.
Has Herrygers become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Herrygers went from 101 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 19 (+18.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Herrygers?
Among Census respondents with the surname Herrygers, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Hispanic (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Herrygers in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.3% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Herrygers appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.3%), Two or More Races (4.2%), Hispanic (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Herrygers (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Herrygers mean?
A possible occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of herring or fish. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Herrygers (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Herrygers?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Herrygers on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.