Explore the Family Name Heermann
The meaning of Heermann
German: variant of Hermann. Some characteristic forenames: German Reinhard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heermann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Heermann has seen a slight shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 70,906 in 2000 to 71,478 in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by 0.81%. However, the count or the total number of people with the surname Heermann increased from 257 in 2000 to 273 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 6.23%. The proportion per 100k of the population decreased by 10% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #71,478 | -0.81% |
| Count | 257 | 273 | 6.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heermann
According to the Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the distribution of ethnic identity among those with Heermann as their last name remained largely unchanged from 2000 to 2010. Almost the entire population identified as White, at 99.22% in 2000 increasing slightly to 99.27% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.22% | 99.27% | 0.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |