Explore the Family Name Akkerman
The meaning of Akkerman
1. Dutch: variant of Ackerman, an occupational name for a farmer or plowman. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Ackermann. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Vladimir, Gennady, Glafira, Grigory, Igor, Mikhail, Semyon, Yevsey, Zinoviy. Jewish Gershon, Moisey, Muril, Rakhmil, Ruvin.
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How common is the last name Akkerman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Akkerman has seen an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 47,210th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 43,151st spot, marking an 8.6% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, growing from 423 to 501, a rise of 18.44%. This represents a proportion per hundred thousand people of 0.16 in 2000 that slightly increased to 0.17 in 2010, showing a 6.25% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,210 | #43,151 | 8.6% |
| Count | 423 | 501 | 18.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Akkerman
Regarding the ethnicity of Akkermans, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identified as white both in 2000 and 2010, with 93.62% and 93.41% respectively, seeing only a slight decrease of -0.22%. The second largest group in terms of change were those who identified as having two or more races. This group saw an 86.44% increase, moving from 1.18% in 2000 to 2.20% in 2010. Individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw an increase of 45.45%, going from 1.65% in 2000 to 2.40% in 2010. Conversely, there was a significant decrease (-43.66%) in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.13% to 1.20%. No Akkermans reported Asian/Pacific Islander or Black as their ethnic identity in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.62% | 93.41% | -0.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.65% | 2.4% | 45.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 2.2% | 86.44% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 1.2% | -43.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |