Explore the Family Name Hamann
The meaning of Hamann
German: 1. shortened form of Hannemann. 2. shortened form of Hammann 3 and 4. This surname (in any of the two possible senses; see also 1 above) is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine), Denmark, and the Netherlands. Compare Aman 1 and Haman. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Horst, Armin, Erhard, Ernst, Erwin, Fritz, Hans, Helmut, Ilse, Inge, Juergen.
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How common is the last name Hamann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hamann has seen a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hamann ranked 5758th in terms of the most common surnames in the United States, with a count of 5507 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, it rose slightly to a rank of 5705 with a higher count of 6078 individuals, indicating an overall increase of 10.37% over the decade. The proportion of individuals named Hamann per 100,000 people also experienced a small growth from 2.04 to 2.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,758 | #5,705 | 0.92% |
| Count | 5,507 | 6,078 | 10.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.04 | 2.06 | 0.98% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hamann
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hamann has also seen some changes from 2000 to 2010 based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Individuals identifying as White form the majority, though there was a slight decrease from 94.97% in 2000 to 92.84% in 2010. While small portions of people with this surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, there were notable increases in each of these categories. The most significant rise was observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, which saw an increase of 104.35%, followed by American Indian and Alaskan Native at 65.71%, and Hispanic at 45.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.97% | 92.84% | -2.24% |
| Hispanic | 2.36% | 3.44% | 45.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 1.41% | 104.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.37% | 2.24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.35% | 0.58% | 65.71% |
| Black | 0.29% | 0.36% | 24.14% |
Hamann ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Hamann is French & German, which comprises 37.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (28.5%) and Scandinavian (9.7%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Indigenous American, Italian, and Chinese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 37.9% |
| British & Irish | 28.5% |
| Scandinavian | 9.7% |
| Other | 23.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Hamann
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Hamann have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 71.40% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 71.40% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 70.70% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 70.70% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 70.70% |
What Hamann haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Hamann is R-CTS3402, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS3402 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include R-L21 and I-M438, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Schlegel, Witte, Knoll, Bergmann, Papp, Victor, Hinz, Franz, Gabriel, Baumann.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Hamann surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M420Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Hamann have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Hamann" Surname 36.5%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Hamann" Surname 30.9%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Hamann" Surname 26.7%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Hamann" Surname 23.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Hamann?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Hamann are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition