Explore the Family Name Hemm
The meaning of Hemm
German: 1. habitational name from a place so called near Stade. 2. variant of Hemme.
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How common is the last name Hemm in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hemm has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hemm was ranked 42,757th in popularity and increased in rank to 42,640th by 2010, marking an overall change of 0.27. The count of people with the Hemm surname also rose from 477 individuals in 2000 to 508 in 2010, indicating a 6.5 growth. However, the proportion per 100k decreased slightly by -5.56 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,757 | #42,640 | 0.27% |
| Count | 477 | 508 | 6.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hemm
In terms of ethnicity distribution, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010 for the Hemm surname. The largest ethnic group among the Hemms remained White, although its percentage declined slightly from 94.13% in 2000 to 92.91% in 2010. People of Hispanic ethnicity made up about 2.94% in 2000 and increased marginally to 2.95% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black represented 1.26% of the Hemms in 2000 and saw a rise to 1.57% in 2010, reflecting a 24.60% increase. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races declined by -19.73%, from 1.47% in 2000 to 1.18% in 2010. A new addition to the Hemm surname ethnic diversity in 2010 was the Asian/Pacific Islander group at 1.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.13% | 92.91% | -1.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.94% | 2.95% | 0.34% |
| Black | 1.26% | 1.57% | 24.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 1.18% | -19.73% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |