Explore the Family Name Hermida
The meaning of Hermida
Galician and Spanish: habitational name from any of various places, for example in the provinces of Lugo, Ourense, and Pontevedra (all in Galicia), named with Galician and Old Spanish hermida ‘hermitage, shrine’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Alfonso, Andres, Pedro, Avelino, Carlos, Alberto, Alejandro, Ana, Caridad, Cesar.
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How common is the last name Hermida in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hermida has increased significantly in the United States. In 2000, Hermida was ranked 32,488 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to rank 24,531, marking a significant increase of 24.49 percent. The count of individuals carrying the Hermida surname also saw a rise from 667 in 2000 to 1,019 in 2010, representing a surge of 52.77 percent. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the usage of the Hermida name has grown from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.35 in 2010, a growth of 40 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,488 | #24,531 | 24.49% |
| Count | 667 | 1,019 | 52.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.35 | 40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hermida
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Hermida surname identify as Hispanic. The percentage identifying as Hispanic increased from 75.26 percent in 2000 to 84.79 percent in 2010, a change of 12.66 percent. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as White dropped from 19.64 percent in 2000 to 11.48 percent in 2010, showing a decrease of 41.55 percent. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also decreased by 20 percent, from 4.05 percent in 2000 to 3.24 percent in 2010. There were no individuals with the Hermida surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, while those identifying with two or more races fell to zero in 2010 from 0.75 percent in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 75.26% | 84.79% | 12.66% |
| White | 19.64% | 11.48% | -41.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.05% | 3.24% | -20% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |