Explore the Family Name Hemmings
The meaning of Hemmings
English: 1. variant of Hemming, with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s. 2. in some cases a late variant of Emmins, itself related to an alternative form of the Middle English female personal name Emeny (see Edmond 2).
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How common is the last name Hemmings in the United States?
The surname "Hemmings" has seen a slight increase in popularity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked as the 18,216th most popular surname in the United States with a count of 1,408 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the ranking had improved to 17,851 and the count increased to 1,567. This represents an approximately 2% rise in rank and 11.29% increase in the count over the decade. The proportion of individuals named Hemmings per 100,000 residents also saw a minor uptick, growing from 0.52 to 0.53.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,216 | #17,851 | 2% |
| Count | 1,408 | 1,567 | 11.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.53 | 1.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hemmings
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the Hemmings surname has undergone some changes between 2000 and 2010. A significant shift was observed in the Black community, where the number using the surname increased by 22.28%, reaching 41.16% in 2010 compared to 33.66% in 2000. Similarly, the Hispanic community witnessed a 39.69% increase. Meanwhile, there was a decrease among those identifying as White, down from 60.23% in 2000 to 52.39% in 2010. There was also a substantial decrease within those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 2.49% to 1.6%. It should be noted that no individuals with the Hemmings surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.23% | 52.39% | -13.02% |
| Black | 33.66% | 41.16% | 22.28% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 4.47% | 39.69% |
| Two or More Races | 2.49% | 1.6% | -35.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |