Explore the Family Name Hammers
The meaning of Hammers
German and Dutch: genitivized form of Hammer 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hammers in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Hammers" has seen slight fluctuations in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 12,112th most common surname, and by 2010, it had moved to the 12,130th position, marking a minor decline of -0.15%. Despite the dip in rank, the actual count of people with the Hammers surname increased by 8.81%, with 2,361 individuals in 2000 rising to 2,569 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a small decrease of -1.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,112 | #12,130 | -0.15% |
| Count | 2,361 | 2,569 | 8.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.88 | 0.87 | -1.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hammers
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Hammers" also underwent changes as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnicity group remained White, accounting for 94.20% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 93.07% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander holders of the surname decreased by -45.24%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native declined by -9.38%. However, there were increases in some ethnic groups. Hispanic bearers of the Hammers surname rose by 67.02%, and Black holders increased by 16.56%. Those identifying with two or more races decreased slightly by -14.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.2% | 93.07% | -1.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 3.19% | 67.02% |
| Black | 1.57% | 1.83% | 16.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 1.09% | -14.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.64% | 0.58% | -9.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.23% | -45.24% |