Explore the Family Name Hemry
The meaning of Hemry
Perhaps an altered form of German Hemmerich with an intermediary form Hemrick, for example. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Hemry in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hemry has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hemry was ranked as the 60,557th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 66,553rd position, marking a 9.9% decrease in rank. The number of people with the Hemry surname also dipped from 311 to 297 during this period, indicating a 4.5% drop in count. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were fewer individuals named Hemry in 2010 (0.1) than in 2000 (0.12), a decline of 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #66,553 | -9.9% |
| Count | 311 | 297 | -4.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hemry
Discussing ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with the Hemry surname identified as White, though this percentage decreased from 93.89% in 2000 to 88.55% in 2010. Over the same period, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Black, from 2.89% to 5.39%, a rise of 86.51%. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.61% to 2.36%, a growth of 46.58%. A new category emerged in 2010 with 2.69% identifying as belonging to two or more races. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year for the Hemry surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.89% | 88.55% | -5.69% |
| Black | 2.89% | 5.39% | 86.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.69% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 2.36% | 46.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |