Explore the Family Name Hammar
The meaning of Hammar
Swedish: 1. habitational name from a placename containing the element hammar, mostly meaning ‘stony mound’. 2. nickname for an artisan, from hammare ‘hammer’.
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How common is the last name Hammar in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hammar had a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 24,146 in 2000, it slipped down to 26,949 in 2010, marking an 11.61% decrease. The total count of people with this surname also saw a decrease from 974 to 900, a decline of 7.6%. Similarly, the proportion per 100k dropped by 13.89%, moving from 0.36 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,146 | #26,949 | -11.61% |
| Count | 974 | 900 | -7.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.31 | -13.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hammar
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provided insights into the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the surname Hammar. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a noticeable increase in the number of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 0.92% to 1.11%. However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races slightly decreased by 1.77%, from 1.13% to 1.11%. The majority of individuals with the Hammar surname identified as White, increasing from 95.28% to 96.22%. The Hispanic representation experienced a significant drop of 48.72%, dropping from 1.95% to 1%. There were no recorded changes for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, which remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.28% | 96.22% | 0.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.92% | 1.11% | 20.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 1.11% | -1.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 1% | -48.72% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |