Explore the Family Name Erman
The meaning of Erman
1. Americanized form of German Ehrmann. 2. Slovenian: nickname or topographic name from an old spelling or a dialect variant of the plant name rman ‘yarrow’. 3. Slovenian: possibly also from the personal name Herman. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Hans, Otto.
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How common is the last name Erman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Erman has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,301 in terms of popularity among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, the rank had dropped to 34,032, indicating a decline in popularity by approximately 8.72%. The total number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 700 in 2000 to 668 in 2010, showing a dip of about 4.57%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Erman per 100k population declined by 11.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,301 | #34,032 | -8.72% |
| Count | 700 | 668 | -4.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Erman
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Erman, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly identified with people of White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of those bearing the surname were White, although there was a negligible decrease of 0.33% during this time frame. However, one notable increase was observed within the Hispanic population, which almost doubled from 1% in 2000 to 1.95% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentages of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black individuals bearing this surname saw a downward trend, while the portion of individuals of two or more races, as well as American Indian and Alaskan Native, remained relatively stable.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.43% | 96.11% | -0.33% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.95% | 95% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 0.75% | -25% |
| Black | 0.86% | 0.75% | -12.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |