Explore the Family Name Hammitt
The meaning of Hammitt
English: variant of Hammett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hammitt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hammitt saw a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,054th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to 17,951st, marking a decrease of 5.26%. However, the number of people bearing the surname increased from 1,536 in 2000 to 1,557 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 1.37%. Meanwhile, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 7.02%, from 0.57 to 0.53 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,054 | #17,951 | -5.26% |
| Count | 1,536 | 1,557 | 1.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.53 | -7.02% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hammitt
In terms of ethnic identity, there were several changes over the ten-year span. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, those identifying as White with the surname Hammitt slightly decreased from 89.00% in 2000 to 88.05% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native also dropped, with decreases of 34.62% and 14.05% respectively. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Black marginally reduced from 4.62% to 4.37%. On the other hand, the number of people identifying as Hispanic and those citing two or more races increased significantly, with rises of 67.69% and 74.36% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89% | 88.05% | -1.07% |
| Black | 4.62% | 4.37% | -5.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.95% | 3.4% | 74.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.99% | 2.57% | -14.05% |
| Hispanic | 0.65% | 1.09% | 67.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 0.51% | -34.62% |