Explore the Family Name Hamp
The meaning of Hamp
1. English: apparently a habitational name from Hamp in Bridgwater (Somerset). Sometimes perhaps a variant of the very common southern English topographic word ham ‘hemmed-in land, riverside meadow’ (see Hamm) or a placename deriving from it, of which earlier forms in Hamp are sometimes recorded, such as Ham in Gillingham (Dorset) recorded as Hampe in 1461. The name may also derive from Middle English henep ‘hemp’, a much cultivated plant in the Middle Ages. 2. German: variant of Hampe.
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How common is the last name Hamp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hamp witnessed a decline in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Hamp was ranked 20,618 in terms of frequency, and this rank fell by approximately 14.76% to 23,662 in 2010. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Hamp surname reduced from 1,194 in 2000 to 1,071 in 2010, indicating a decrease of around 10.3%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Hamp per 100,000 also fell by 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,618 | #23,662 | -14.76% |
| Count | 1,194 | 1,071 | -10.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.36 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hamp
The ethnic identities associated with the surname Hamp have seen some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The proportions of multiracial individuals and those identifying as Hispanic increased by 35.23% and 41.85%, respectively, between 2000 and 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of Whites decreased by about 4.48%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those who identify as Black grew slightly, with an increase of 11.48% over the same period. There were no recorded instances of the Hamp surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.39% | 74.88% | -4.48% |
| Black | 17.42% | 19.42% | 11.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.93% | 2.61% | 35.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 2.61% | 41.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |