Explore the Family Name Hammann
The meaning of Hammann
1. North German: from Middle Low German hoveman, status name for a farmer who owned his own land as opposed to holding it by rent or feudal obligation, from hove ‘settlement, farm, court’ + man ‘man’. 2. German: from an assimilated form of Hanemann, from a shortened form of the personal name Johann(es) + Middle High German man ‘man’. 3. North German: topographic name from Middle Low German ham ‘enclosed piece of land’. 4. German: habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Hamm mainly in northwestern Germany and Luxembourg. Some characteristic forenames: German Detlef, Hans, Bernhard, Horst, Wilhelmina.
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How common is the last name Hammann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hammann has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hammann was ranked 27,207th and this rank dropped to 28,437th in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.52%. However, the number of individuals with the Hammann surname saw a marginal increase over this decade, with the count going from 836 to 839, reflecting a growth of 0.36%. The proportion per 100,000 people declined by 9.68% over the same time period, from 0.31 to 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,207 | #28,437 | -4.52% |
| Count | 836 | 839 | 0.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hammann
Turning to ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is clear that the Hammann surname is predominantly associated with those identifying as White, although there have been some shifts over time. In 2000, 96.05% identified as White, but this decreased slightly to 94.16% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races saw significant growth, with increases of 65.28% and 91.03% respectively. The Hispanic representation remained almost stable with a negligible decrease of 0.69%, while there were no changes in the representation of Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 94.16% | -1.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 2.98% | 91.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 1.43% | -0.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.72% | 1.19% | 65.28% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |