Explore the Family Name Handelsman
The meaning of Handelsman
Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a tradesman, merchant, or dealer (see Handel). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Moshe, Zahava.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Handelsman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Handelsman has seen some fluctuations in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 56,526, whereas in 2010, it dropped to a rank of 59,901, indicating a decrease of approximately 6 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals carrying the Handelsman surname also experienced a minor decrease from 338 in 2000 to 337 in 2010, representing a change of -0.3 percent. The proportion per 100k people also saw a decline of about 15 percent from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #59,901 | -5.97% |
| Count | 338 | 337 | -0.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Handelsman
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that a majority of individuals with the surname Handelsman identify as White. In 2000, this group represented 97.04 percent of all Handelsmans, marginally decreasing to 96.74 percent in 2010. There was no change in the percentage of Handelsmans identifying as Hispanic which remained constant at 1.78 percent across both years. Notably, no individuals with the Handelsman surname identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 96.74% | -0.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 1.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |