2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hiserodt
A surname derived from a place name or habitational name in Germany.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Hiserodt. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hiserodt 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Hiserodt in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hiserodt, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hiserodt
The surname HISERODT is of German origin, originating in the late 16th or early 17th century. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Saxony-Anhalt and Lower Saxony, where it was likely a locative name derived from a place name.
One theory suggests that the name may be derived from the German words "Hiser" and "Rodt," which could refer to a clearing or open space in a forest or wooded area. This would indicate that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived in or near such a clearing.
Another possibility is that the name is derived from a combination of the German words "Hise" and "Rod," which could mean a small house or cottage and a clearing or area of land, respectively. This would suggest that the name may have referred to someone who lived in a cottage or small dwelling located in a cleared area.
While there are no known historical references to the name HISERODT in prominent records or manuscripts, such as the Domesday Book, some of the earliest recorded examples of the name can be found in church records and civil registration documents from the 17th and 18th centuries in central and northern Germany.
One of the earliest known individuals with the surname HISERODT was Johann Heinrich HISERODT, born in 1673 in the town of Goslar, Lower Saxony. He was a merchant and landowner, and his descendants continued to use the name in the region for several generations.
Another notable bearer of the name was Friedrich Wilhelm HISERODT, born in 1785 in the town of Halberstadt, Saxony-Anhalt. He was a respected lawyer and served as a judge in the local courts for many years.
In the 19th century, a family of HIESERODTs from the village of Wittingen, Lower Saxony, gained prominence as successful farmers and landowners. The patriarch, Heinrich HISERODT, born in 1817, was known for his innovative agricultural techniques and leadership in the local community.
One of the most famous individuals with the surname HISERODT was Karl August HISERODT, born in 1854 in the town of Blankenburg, Saxony-Anhalt. He was a renowned architect and urban planner, responsible for the design of numerous public buildings and urban developments in cities across Germany in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Finally, in the 20th century, Erich HISERODT, born in 1912 in the city of Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, gained recognition as a talented composer and conductor. His works, which included symphonies, operas, and chamber music, were widely performed and celebrated in Germany and across Europe during his lifetime.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hiserodt
Among Census respondents with the surname Hiserodt, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Hiserodt 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 Hiserodt surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.5% · 99
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.8% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hiserodt
Hiserodt 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
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+2 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,268 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.9%) | Up 3,268 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 Hiserodt 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 | #154,907 | #151,639 | 2.1% |
| Count | 105 | 107 | 1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hiserodt bearers went from 105 to 107 (+1.9% change). The surname moved up 3,268 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #151,639.
FAQ
Hiserodt surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hiserodt?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Hiserodt. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Hiserodt?
Hiserodt ranks #151,639 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 107 people with the surname Hiserodt. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), 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 Hiserodt.
Has Hiserodt become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hiserodt went from 105 recorded bearers to 107. That is an increase of 2 (+1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Hiserodt?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hiserodt, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%) and Hispanic (1.9%). 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 Hiserodt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.5% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hiserodt appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%), Hispanic (1.9%). 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 Hiserodt (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 Hiserodt mean?
A surname derived from a place name or habitational name in Germany. 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 Hiserodt (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 share the surname Hiserodt?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.