Explore the Family Name Hemmen
The meaning of Hemmen
East Frisian, North German, and Dutch (northeastern Netherlands): patronymic from Hemme. Some characteristic forenames: German Frieda, Gerhard, Heinz.
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How common is the last name Hemmen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Hemmen" has seen a shift in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 41,060th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 42,378th position. This represents a decrease of 3.21% in its ranking. However, the number of individuals with the Hemmen surname actually increased from 501 in 2000 to 512 in 2010, marking a growth of 2.2%. The proportion per 100k people also declined by 10.53%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,060 | #42,378 | -3.21% |
| Count | 501 | 512 | 2.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hemmen
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with the Hemmen surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 96.01% in 2000 to 93.95% in 2010. There were no identified Hemmen individuals of Hispanic ethnicity in 2000, but by 2010, they made up 2.34% of the Hemmen population. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races also saw a significant increase, going from 1.60% to 2.73%. On the other hand, there were no changes observed in the proportions of Hemmens identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.01% | 93.95% | -2.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 2.73% | 70.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |