Explore the Family Name Henman
The meaning of Henman
1. English: variant of Hinman. 2. Altered form of German Hennemann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Henman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Henman surname has seen a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 39,499, but by 2010, it had slipped to 41,426—a decrease of 4.88%. The overall count of people named Henman remained relatively stable during that decade, with 524 individuals bearing the name in 2000 and 525 in 2010, marking an increase of just 0.19%. However, its proportion per 100,000 residents dropped by 5.26%, going from 0.19 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,499 | #41,426 | -4.88% |
| Count | 524 | 525 | 0.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Henman
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the Henman surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this last name identify as White—91.22% in 2000 and a slightly lower 90.48% in 2010. However, there were notable increases among other groups over that same decade. For instance, Hispanic representation rose by 66.28%, from 1.72% to 2.86%, while the Black community saw their numbers increase by 24.61%, moving from 3.82% to 4.76%. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The category of "Two or more races" also showed no data for 2010, compared to 1.72% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.22% | 90.48% | -0.81% |
| Black | 3.82% | 4.76% | 24.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 2.86% | 66.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |