Explore the Family Name Hemauer
The meaning of Hemauer
German: habitational name for someone from Hemau near Regensburg, Bavaria.
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How common is the last name Hemauer in the United States?
According to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hemauer has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hemauer ranked 68,973 with a total count of 266 holders of this surname, or 0.1 for every 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 69,996, a decline of 1.48 percent. However, the actual count rose to 280, an increase of 5.26 percent, indicating that while the name may have dropped slightly in rank, there were more individuals with this surname in the US.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #69,996 | -1.48% |
| Count | 266 | 280 | 5.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hemauer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hemauer, as determined by the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, 99.25 percent of those with the Hemauer surname identified as White, and this held relatively steady with a slight decrease to 98.93 percent in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were recorded as zero in both years, suggesting that these groups do not typically carry the Hemauer surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.25% | 98.93% | -0.32% |
| 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% |