Explore the Family Name Halfman
The meaning of Halfman
Americanized form of German Halfmann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Halfman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Halfman has seen a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,935, but by 2010, it had fallen to 54,296 - a change of -2.57%. However, despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname experienced a small growth. In 2000, there were 367 individuals named Halfman in the United States, and by 2010, this number had risen to 380, reflecting a 3.54% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #54,296 | -2.57% |
| Count | 367 | 380 | 3.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Halfman
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Halfman, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is overwhelmingly linked with white ethnicity. In 2000, 98.64% of those with the surname identified as white, though this percentage had dropped slightly to 95.79% by 2010. There was no recorded association with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities for either year. Interestingly, however, the 2010 census did record a new association with Hispanic ethnicity at 3.16%, which was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.64% | 95.79% | -2.89% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |