Explore the Family Name Hempe
The meaning of Hempe
German: variant of Hemp. Some characteristic forenames: German Juergen, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hempe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hempe has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 73,931 with a count of 244 individuals bearing the name, equating to roughly 0.09 per 100,000 people. By 2010, although the rank had fallen to 77,788, a decrease of 5.22%, the count of individuals increased marginally by 0.82% to 246. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell slightly to 0.08, marking an 11.11% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #77,788 | -5.22% |
| Count | 244 | 246 | 0.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hempe
When examining the ethnic identity of those carrying the Hempe surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting trends between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Hempes identify as White, accounting for 91.39% in 2000 and falling slightly to 89.02% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in the percentage of Hempes identifying with two or more races, rising from 2.46% in 2000 to 3.66% in 2010, a change of 48.78%. Similarly, the percentage of Hempes identifying as Hispanic rose from 5.74% in 2000 to 6.91% in 2010, marking a 20.38% increase. The proportions identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0 throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.39% | 89.02% | -2.59% |
| Hispanic | 5.74% | 6.91% | 20.38% |
| Two or More Races | 2.46% | 3.66% | 48.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |