Explore the Family Name Hemmerle
The meaning of Hemmerle
German: diminutive of Hammer. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine), in the form Hemmerlé.
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How common is the last name Hemmerle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hemmerle has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of this name fell by approximately 1.19%, dropping from 62,775th most common in 2000 to 63,524th in 2010. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by about 5.37%, moving from 298 bearers in 2000 to 314 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of Hemmerle per 100,000 remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #63,524 | -1.19% |
| Count | 298 | 314 | 5.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hemmerle
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals carrying the Hemmerle surname identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 99.33% of Hemmerles identified as White, which slightly decreased to 97.77% by 2010. There were no significant shifts noted in other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. Any potential data for these categories was either nonexistent or suppressed (S) for privacy concerns.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.33% | 97.77% | -1.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |