Explore the Family Name Hemken
The meaning of Hemken
German: 1. patronymic from Hemme 1. 2. habitational name for someone from Hemke near Osnabrück. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Otto.
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How common is the last name Hemken in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hemken has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,855th and decreased by 3.79% to 64,200th in 2010. The actual count of people with this surname saw a minor increase of 2.31%, from 303 in 2000 to 310 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #64,200 | -3.79% |
| Count | 303 | 310 | 2.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hemken
When looking at the ethnic identity of those bearing the Hemken surname, the majority identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000 and 2010, approximately 96% of Hemkens identified as White, showing a slight increase of 0.09%. A small percentage of Hemkens identified as Hispanic, around 2.64% in 2000, but that number decreased to 2.26% in 2010, a change of -14.39%. There were no recorded instances of Hemkens identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.04% | 96.13% | 0.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.64% | 2.26% | -14.39% |
| 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% |