Explore the Family Name Halsema
The meaning of Halsema
Dutch (mainly Groningen): habitational name for someone from Halsum, a farm name in Hornhuizen in the province of Groningen, composed with the Frisian suffix -ma, which originally denoted ‘(one of the) men of’.
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How common is the last name Halsema in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Halsema" saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 62,236th in popularity and by 2010 it had slipped down to 65,782nd, marking a 5.7% drop. The count of individuals with the Halsema surname remained consistent, however, at 301 for both years. The proportion per 100k people also declined slightly from 0.11 to 0.1, indicating a 9.09% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #65,782 | -5.7% |
| Count | 301 | 301 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Halsema
The ethnicity breakdown of the Halsema surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows that the majority of individuals identify as White, with the percentage rising slightly from 94.35% in 2000 to 95.02% in 2010. There was an increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, with the figure rising by 40.36%. Meanwhile, there was a significant drop in those who identify as Hispanic, from 2.66% in 2000 to 1.66% in 2010, reflecting a 37.59% decrease. No changes were recorded under Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.35% | 95.02% | 0.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 2.33% | 40.36% |
| Hispanic | 2.66% | 1.66% | -37.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |