Explore the Family Name Heminger
The meaning of Heminger
Americanized form of German Hemminger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heminger in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Heminger ranks 22,559 in terms of popularity as of 2010, a slight decrease from its position at 21,479 in 2000, marking a 5.03% drop. Despite this fall in rank, the count of individuals bearing the Heminger name has seen a marginal increase from 1,134 to 1,139 between the two census periods, indicating a growth rate of 0.44%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there's been a decrease from 0.42 to 0.39, a change of -7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,479 | #22,559 | -5.03% |
| Count | 1,134 | 1,139 | 0.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.39 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heminger
Regarding the ethnicity of those with the Heminger surname, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identify as White, with an 86.92% share in 2010, though this is a slight decrease from 89.77% in 2000. The American Indian and Alaskan Native demographic saw the most significant rise, increasing by 38.24% to reach 8.17% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic also increased, moving up by 35.77% to 1.67% over the decade. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander category showed a decline from 0.79% to 0.53%, a change of -32.91%. Individuals identifying with two or more races rose slightly from 2.29% to 2.72%, a growth of 18.78%. The Black demographic remained constant, with no recorded change between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.77% | 86.92% | -3.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.91% | 8.17% | 38.24% |
| Two or More Races | 2.29% | 2.72% | 18.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 1.67% | 35.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 0.53% | -32.91% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |