Explore the Family Name Hamblet
The meaning of Hamblet
English: variant of Hamlett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hamblet in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Hamblet" slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,273 among all surnames in the United States and dropped to 48,060 in 2010, marking a decrease of 8.55%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 458 in 2000 to 440 in 2010, representing a drop of 3.93%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Hamblet per 100k residents decreased by 11.76% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,273 | #48,060 | -8.55% |
| Count | 458 | 440 | -3.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hamblet
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Hamblet" has shown some changes between 2000 and 2010. The highest proportion of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this group saw a decrease from 83.19% in 2000 to 78.64% in 2010. There was a substantial increase in the Hispanic group, which went up from 1.53% in 2000 to 3.86% in 2010, marking a significant growth of 152.29%. The Black community also saw a rise from 12.01% to 13.64%, an increase of 13.57%. People identifying with two or more races rose from 1.53% to 1.82%, reflecting an 18.95% increase. No changes were observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.19% | 78.64% | -5.47% |
| Black | 12.01% | 13.64% | 13.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 3.86% | 152.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.82% | 18.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |