Explore the Family Name Hamsher
The meaning of Hamsher
English (Worcestershire): variant of Hampshire.
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How common is the last name Hamsher in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the Hamsher surname has seen a slight decrease over a decade. In 2000, the rank of the Hamsher surname was 41,522, but by 2010 it had dropped to 43,511, marking a change of -4.79%. However, the total count of individuals bearing the Hamsher name marginally increased from 494 in 2000 to 496 in 2010, showing a growth of 0.4%. The proportion per 100k also showed a minor decrease of -5.56%, moving from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,522 | #43,511 | -4.79% |
| Count | 494 | 496 | 0.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hamsher
The ethnicity distribution for the Hamsher surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority ethnic identity remained White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.96% in 2000 to 95.77% in 2010. The Hispanic portion showed significant growth of 79.21%, increasing from 1.01% in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010. The category of two or more races that was previously represented at 1.01% in 2000 was no longer present in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category appeared in 2010 with a representation of 1.01%. Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities had no representation in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 95.77% | -1.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 1.81% | 79.21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |