Explore the Family Name Hermiz
The meaning of Hermiz
Assyrian/Chaldean: from the personal name Hermiz, a derivative of Persian Hormizd, name borne by an Assyrian/Chaldean saint from the 7th century. Compare Hirmiz.
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How common is the last name Hermiz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hermiz has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it moved up from 29,516 to 25,865, signifying an upwards shift of 12.37%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this last name increased by 26.13%, growing from 754 to 951. The proportion of people in the U.S. with the surname Hermiz per 100,000 also rose by 14.29%, moving from 0.28 to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,516 | #25,865 | 12.37% |
| Count | 754 | 951 | 26.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.32 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hermiz
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some noticeable fluctuations for the surname Hermiz. Notably, the number of individuals identifying as White grew from representing 85.01% in 2000 to 90.54% in 2010, an increase of 6.51%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw a boost from 0.66% to 1.05%, marking a change of 59.09%. Hispanic representation also increased, rising from 1.19% to 2.00% - a 68.07% growth. However, the proportion of individuals with the Hermiz surname identifying as two or more races decreased by 53.08%, from 13.00% to 6.10%. The data for Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.01% | 90.54% | 6.51% |
| Two or More Races | 13% | 6.1% | -53.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 2% | 68.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.66% | 1.05% | 59.09% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |