Explore the Family Name Hams
The meaning of Hams
English: variant of Ham with plural -s or post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hams in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Hams" has seen an increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 49,965 in 2000 to 48,717 in 2010, indicating a 2.5% change. Similarly, the count of people with this surname grew by 9.9%, from 394 in 2000 to 433 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained stable at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,965 | #48,717 | 2.5% |
| Count | 394 | 433 | 9.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hams
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Hams surname. Between 2000 and 2010, individuals identifying as White decreased by 5.22%, from 79.44% to 75.29%. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going up by 154.33% from 1.27% to 3.23%. There was also a noticeable rise in individuals identifying as Black, increasing by 33.29% from 14.21% to 18.94%. However, there was a decrease in those identifying with two or more races, dropping by approximately 44% from 3.30% to 1.85%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.44% | 75.29% | -5.22% |
| Black | 14.21% | 18.94% | 33.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 3.23% | 154.33% |
| Two or More Races | 3.3% | 1.85% | -43.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |