Explore the Family Name Hemeon
The meaning of Hemeon
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hemeon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hemeon saw a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 58,692 in 2000 and slightly dropped to 61,585 in 2010, marking approximately a 5 percent decline. However, there was a small increase in the actual count of people bearing the surname from 323 in 2000 to 326 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #61,585 | -4.93% |
| Count | 323 | 326 | 0.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hemeon
In terms of ethnic identity, the Hemeon surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 98 percent of those with the Hemeon surname identified as White, but this proportion decreased to around 93 percent by 2010. There was an observable increase in the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.86 percent in 2000 to 3.07 percent in 2010. Moreover, 2010 marked the first year where a small proportion (2.45 percent) of those with the Hemeon surname identified as Hispanic. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.52% | 93.25% | -4.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 3.07% | 65.05% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |