Explore the Family Name Habermehl
The meaning of Habermehl
German: metonymic occupational name for a producer or seller of oatmeal, from Middle High German haber(e) ‘oats’ + mël ‘flour’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Heinz, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Habermehl in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Habermehl had a modest shift in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 37,319th most popular surname in the United States and by 2010, it dropped slightly to rank 37,993rd. The number of individuals carrying this surname, however, showed an increase of approximately 3.91%, growing from 562 to 584. Despite this increase, the proportion of people with the Habermehl surname per 100,000 decreased by 4.76% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,319 | #37,993 | -1.81% |
| Count | 562 | 584 | 3.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Habermehl
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity of those with the Habermehl surname. In both 2000 and 2010, those identifying as White dominated, constituting 97.15% and 95.89% respectively. However, there appears to have been a slight decrease of 1.3% over this decade. Hispanic representation among Habermehls fell by 25% between these years. Interestingly, the 2010 Census recorded for the first time individuals with this surname who identified as Black or as belonging to two or more races, while no change was noted for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.15% | 95.89% | -1.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 1.2% | -25% |
| Black | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |