Explore the Family Name Hammen
The meaning of Hammen
German and Dutch: variant of Hamm, respectively Hamme.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hammen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hammen has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Hammen was ranked the 24,162nd most popular surname and by 2010, it dropped to the 27,392nd rank, signifying a decrease of 13.37%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 973 in 2000 to 881 in 2010, marking a reduction of 9.46%. Correspondingly, the proportion of people with the surname Hammen per 100,000 decreased by 16.67%, from 0.36 in 2000 to 0.3 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,162 | #27,392 | -13.37% |
| Count | 973 | 881 | -9.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.3 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hammen
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Hammen surname, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority, at 96.14% in 2010, up from 95.79% in 2000, identify as White. The second largest group in 2010 was those identifying as Hispanic, at 2.50%, an increase of 35.14% from 2000. Notably, there was a new appearance of Blacks in 2010, accounting for 0.68%. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, unlike in 2000 when these groups accounted for 1.23% and 0.51% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.79% | 96.14% | 0.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 2.5% | 35.14% |
| Black | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.23% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.51% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |