Explore the Family Name Hamden
The meaning of Hamden
English (Kent and Berkshire): habitational name from Hamden in Smarden, Kent, or from Great or Little Hampden in Buckinghamshire.
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How common is the last name Hamden in the United States?
Data based on the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that between 2000 and 2010, the popularity of the surname "Hamden" increased. In 2000, Hamden was ranked 72,466th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010, it had risen to rank 65,244. This represents a growth of nearly 10%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also grew from 250 to 304, an increase of 21.6%. Its proportion per 100,000 people slightly rose from 0.09 to 0.1, indicating a growth of 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #65,244 | 9.97% |
| Count | 250 | 304 | 21.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hamden
Regarding ethnic identity, data from the same Census reveals some shifts. The percentage of those identifying as White with the Hamden surname increased modestly from 85.20% in 2000 to 88.16% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw a significant rise, from 2.80% to 7.24%, marking an impressive 158.57% change. However, the portion identifying with two or more races decreased from 8.00% to 2.30%, a drop of 71.25%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native under this surname in either year. The percentage of those identifying as Black went from 2.80% in 2000 down to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.2% | 88.16% | 3.47% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 7.24% | 158.57% |
| Two or More Races | 8% | 2.3% | -71.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.8% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |