Explore the Family Name Hammes
The meaning of Hammes
German and Dutch: patronymic from Hamm 4. Particularly in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hammes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hammes ranked 13,603 in popularity in 2010, slightly down from the rank of 13,513 in 2000. This represents a minimal decline in popularity by approximately 0.67%. The count of individuals with this surname increased from 2,062 in 2000 to 2,227 in 2010, which is an increase of 8%. The proportion of individuals named Hammes per 100,000 people remained relatively stable over the decade, decreasing only slightly from 0.76 to 0.75.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,513 | #13,603 | -0.67% |
| Count | 2,062 | 2,227 | 8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.75 | -1.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hammes
In terms of ethnicity, the Hammes surname shows some diversity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.09% identified as White and by 2010 this percentage decreased to 95.15%, experiencing a 2% change. Over the same period, those identifying as Hispanic doubled from 0.87% to 1.8%. There was also a noticeable increase in the number of individuals identifying as Black and belonging to two or more races, going from 0.63% to 0.85% and 0.73% to 1.39% respectively. However, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.09% | 95.15% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 1.8% | 106.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 1.39% | 90.41% |
| Black | 0.63% | 0.85% | 34.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |