Explore the Family Name Herm
The meaning of Herm
1. North German: from a short form of the personal name Hermann. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). 2. South German (Hesse): derisive nickname for a stiff, obstinate person, from Herm ‘buck’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Herm in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Herm has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Herm ranked 56,526 in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 64,388, translating to a decrease of approximately 13.91%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also fell by 8.58%, from 338 in 2000 to 309 in 2010. The proportion per 100k individuals bearing this last name also experienced a decline of 23.08% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #64,388 | -13.91% |
| Count | 338 | 309 | -8.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herm
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that people bearing the Herm surname are predominantly White. In 2000, around 97.34% identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly to 95.47% by 2010. There was no reported Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation among individuals with this surname in both 2000 and 2010. Interestingly, there was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic within this surname group, rising from zero in 2000 to 2.27% in 2010. Data for those identifying as two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.34% | 95.47% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |