Explore the Family Name Hemrick
The meaning of Hemrick
Altered form of German Hemmerich.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hemrick in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hemrick has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hemrick was ranked 41,320 in terms of popularity and had 497 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, however, it slid to rank 49,999 with only 419 bearers, showing a significant decrease of 21% in rank and about 15.69% in count. The proportion of people with the Hemrick surname per 100,000 also dropped by 22.22%, going from 0.18 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,320 | #49,999 | -21% |
| Count | 497 | 419 | -15.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.14 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hemrick
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Hemrick surname identify as White, although there's been a slight decrease from 95.77% in 2000 to 94.51% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 89.11%, rising from 1.01% in 2000 to 1.91% in 2010. The census reported minimal representation of Asian/Pacific Islander and those of two or more races in 2010, both of which were not present in 2000. Meanwhile, the percentage of Black individuals with the surname Hemrick dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.81% in 2000. American Indian and Alaskan Natives were reported to have no presence among the Hemricks during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 94.51% | -1.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 1.91% | 89.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Black | 1.81% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |