Find out how popular the last name Huerth is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Huerth.

Huerth, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Huerth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Huerth in America

Huerth is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Huerth surname appeared 136 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Huerth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Huerth to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Huerth

The surname Huerth originated in the region of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is believed to have derived from the medieval German word "hürde", which means "hurdle" or "fence". This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near or worked with fences or hurdles.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 14th century. In 1387, a document from the city of Cologne mentioned a certain "Henrich van der Huerde". This indicates that the name was already in use during that time period.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Huerdt" and "Huert". These variations were likely due to differences in local dialects and spelling conventions.

One notable historical figure with the surname Huerth was Johann Huerth, a German theologian and scholar who lived from 1608 to 1666. He was born in Cologne and served as a professor at the University of Cologne.

Another individual of note was Friedrich Huerth, a German painter and engraver who was active in the late 18th century. His works were known for their intricate details and realistic portrayals of landscapes and architecture.

In the 19th century, the Huerth family played a significant role in the development of the city of Huerth, located near Cologne. The town was named after the family, and several members served as mayors and local officials.

One of the most famous bearers of the Huerth surname was Theodor Huerth, a German industrialist and philanthropist who lived from 1848 to 1923. He founded several successful businesses and contributed greatly to the economic growth of the Rhineland region.

Another notable figure was Maximilian Huerth, a German architect and urban planner who was born in 1876. He was responsible for designing several landmark buildings and urban development projects in the cities of Cologne and Düsseldorf.

While the name Huerth has its roots in medieval Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration. However, its origins can be traced back to the region of North Rhine-Westphalia, where it has a rich historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Huerth

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Huerth.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Huerth was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Huerth has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Huerth was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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