Explore the Family Name Hemmingway
The meaning of Hemmingway
English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): variant of Hemingway.
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How common is the last name Hemmingway in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hemmingway has seen a slight fluctuation in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 34,503rd in popularity with 621 individuals carrying the name. This number increased marginally to 629 by 2010, although the rank dropped to 35,721st. This represents a 1.29% increase in count but a 3.53% decrease in rank. The proportion of individuals named Hemmingway per 100k people also showed a reduction of 8.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,503 | #35,721 | -3.53% |
| Count | 621 | 629 | 1.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hemmingway
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides an interesting overview of the ethnic identity linked with the surname Hemmingway. In 2000, 58.94% of individuals with this surname identified as Black, decreasing to 52.94% by 2010. White individuals represented 34.30% in 2000 and increased to 39.43% by 2010. A notable change was observed in the Hispanic group, which saw a significant growth rate of 75.17%, going from 1.45% in 2000 to 2.54% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races rose from 3.70% to 4.13%. There were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities associated with the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 58.94% | 52.94% | -10.18% |
| White | 34.3% | 39.43% | 14.96% |
| Two or More Races | 3.7% | 4.13% | 11.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 2.54% | 75.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |