Explore the Family Name Hamil
The meaning of Hamil
Irish (Monaghan and Meath) and Scottish (central Scotland): variant of Hamill.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hamil in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hamil fluctuated slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hamil ranked as the 13,536th most popular surname in the United States. However, by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 13,764th place, representing a decrease in rank by approximately 1.68%. Despite this fall in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Hamil increased from 2,059 in 2000 to 2,198 in 2010, an increase of 6.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,536 | #13,764 | -1.68% |
| Count | 2,059 | 2,198 | 6.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.75 | -1.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hamil
Concerning ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts for those carrying the Hamil surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White in both years, though the proportion decreased from 89.22% in 2000 to 84.49% in 2010. However, there were significant increases in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 1.02% in 2000 to 4.05% in 2010, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, increasing from 0.73% to 2.18%. Conversely, those claiming two or more ethnic identities decreased by 33.45%. There was slight growth in the proportions of Hispanic and Black ethnic identities, rising by 28.23% and 14.95%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.22% | 84.49% | -5.3% |
| Black | 4.08% | 4.69% | 14.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.02% | 4.05% | 297.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 2.68% | 28.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.73% | 2.18% | 198.63% |
| Two or More Races | 2.87% | 1.91% | -33.45% |