Explore the Family Name Hammerton
The meaning of Hammerton
English: habitational name, usually from Hammerton Green (Yorkshire) and occasionally perhaps from Hamerton (Huntingdonshire), each of which probably derives from Old English hamor, denoting some sort of plant such as hammer-wort, + tūn ‘farmstead, estate’.
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How common is the last name Hammerton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hammerton saw a decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hammerton was ranked 93,006 in terms of popularity, with 183 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, it had slipped to rank 104,602, with only 171 people bearing the surname. This represents a decrease in both rank and count of 12.47% and 6.56%, respectively. The proportion of individuals with the Hammerton surname per 100k also decreased by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,006 | #104,602 | -12.47% |
| Count | 183 | 171 | -6.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hammerton
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Hammerton surname identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease in this demographic from 92.90% in 2000 to 90.06% in 2010. There is also an increase in the Hispanic community carrying the Hammerton surname, rising from 3.28% in 2000 to 5.26% in 2010, which is a significant increase of 60.37%. No Hammertons identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.9% | 90.06% | -3.06% |
| Hispanic | 3.28% | 5.26% | 60.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |