Explore the Family Name Hemmerling
The meaning of Hemmerling
1. German: diminutive of Hammer. 2. Dutch: derivative of Hemmerich 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Hartmut, Klaus.
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How common is the last name Hemmerling in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hemmerling has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,708th in terms of popularity but dropped to the 44,808th spot in 2010, marking a 2.52% decrease. Despite this, the number of people carrying the Hemmerling surname rose from 465 in 2000 to 479 in 2010, indicating a 3.01% increase. However, when considering this growth in relation to the total population, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,708 | #44,808 | -2.52% |
| Count | 465 | 479 | 3.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hemmerling
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Hemmerling surname are White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, this group accounted for 95.7% of Hemmerlings, though it saw a minor decrease to 92.48% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among Hemmerlings increased significantly during this decade, jumping from 2.8% to 4.59%, marking a 63.93% change. Also notable is the introduction of diversity within this surname as the decade progressed, with those identifying as two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native appearing in the 2010 data. Asian/Pacific Islander and Black representation remained at zero throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.7% | 92.48% | -3.36% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 4.59% | 63.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |