Explore the Family Name Hamernik
The meaning of Hamernik
Czech (Hamerník): occupational name for a smith, an agent derivative of hamr ‘forge’, which is from German Hammer ‘hammer’ (see Hammer).
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How common is the last name Hamernik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hamernik has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 59,769th most popular surname, falling to the 60,045th position in 2010. This represents a slight drop of 0.46%. However, despite the decrease in rank, the count of individuals with this surname actually rose by 6.33% during this period, from 316 in 2000 to 336 in 2010. The proportion of people with the Hamernik surname per 100k also saw a minor decrease of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #60,045 | -0.46% |
| Count | 316 | 336 | 6.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hamernik
The information available from the Decennial U.S. Census regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hamernik indicates that it is predominantly White. In 2000, a significant 96.20% of those with the Hamernik surname identified as White, which slightly declined to 94.64% in 2010. During the same period, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 2.53% in 2000 to 4.17% in 2010, a change of 64.82%. There were no reported individuals with the Hamernik surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 94.64% | -1.62% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 4.17% | 64.82% |
| 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% |