Explore the Family Name Hammac
The meaning of Hammac
English: variant of Hammack.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hammac in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hammac saw a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hammac was ranked 38,198, but by 2010 it had decreased in rank to 43,151, representing a change of -12.97%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 545 to 501 during this period, marking a decrease of 8.07%. The proportion of people bearing the surname Hammac per 100,000 residents also fell from 0.2 to 0.17, a drop of 15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,198 | #43,151 | -12.97% |
| Count | 545 | 501 | -8.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hammac
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifts among those carrying the Hammac surname. Whites held the majority, though their percentage dropped slightly from 94.50% in 2000 to 93.41% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races saw an increase from 2.39% to 2.99%, a change of 25.10%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation rose notably by 56.25%, moving from 1.28% to 2.00%. There was a slight decrease in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 1.10% to 1.00%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black remained at 0 both years, indicating that no individuals identifying as such were found with the Hammac surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.5% | 93.41% | -1.15% |
| Two or More Races | 2.39% | 2.99% | 25.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 2% | 56.25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.1% | 1% | -9.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |