Explore the Family Name Hermanns
The meaning of Hermanns
North German: patronymic from Hermann. Some characteristic forenames: German Egon, Erwin, Heida, Helmut, Horst, Otto.
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How common is the last name Hermanns in the United States?
Popularity: Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hermanns has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hermanns ranked 54,766th in popularity with a count of 352 bearing the surname. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 58,042, with only 350 individuals carrying this name. This represents a decrease of 5.98% in ranking and a 0.57% decline in the number of people with the Hermanns surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,766 | #58,042 | -5.98% |
| Count | 352 | 350 | -0.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hermanns
Ethnicity: The ethnic identity associated with the Hermanns surname is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 96.59% of those with the Hermanns last name identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.29% in 2010. There were some instances of the Hermanns surname among the Hispanic community in 2000, accounting for about 1.7% of the total. However, there were no recorded instances of the Hermanns surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 96.29% | -0.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |