Explore the Family Name Hemsath
The meaning of Hemsath
German: habitational name from Heimsath in Westphalia, an abandoned settlement (see Heimsoth). Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Klaus, Otto.
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How common is the last name Hemsath in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hemsath's popularity has slightly waned from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 55,237th and by 2010, it had dropped to the 60,196th position, reflecting a -8.98% change. The count of individuals with the Hemsath surname also decreased during this period, going from 348 in 2000 to 335 in 2010, marking a decrease of -3.74%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by -15.38%, moving from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #60,196 | -8.98% |
| Count | 348 | 335 | -3.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hemsath
The ethnic identity associated with the Hemsath surname has also seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 91.09% of Hemsath bearers identified as White, which decreased slightly to 88.06% in 2010. The number of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 5.17% to 8.06%, demonstrating a significant growth of 55.90%. Those identifying with two or more races also grew marginally from 2.01% to 2.09%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander identifiers went down from 1.44% to zero. There were no individuals with the Hemsath surname who identified as Black or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.09% | 88.06% | -3.33% |
| Hispanic | 5.17% | 8.06% | 55.9% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 2.09% | 3.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.44% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |