Explore the Family Name Hermon
The meaning of Hermon
English (Berkshire): variant of Herman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hermon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hermon saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hermon was ranked 41,657 in popularity but dropped to 45,886 by 2010, indicating a decline of roughly 10.15%. The actual count of people bearing the surname also diminished from 492 in 2000 to 465 in 2010, showing a 5.49% decrease. Therefore, the proportion per 100k people with this surname declined by approximately 11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,657 | #45,886 | -10.15% |
| Count | 492 | 465 | -5.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hermon
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Hermon also experienced some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 66.67% of those with this surname were identified as White, decreasing slightly to 65.38% in 2010. Those identified as Black with the Hermon surname made up 22.15% in 2000, going down to 21.08% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals with Hispanic ethnicity increased considerably from 3.66% in 2000 to 5.16% in 2010, a growth of about 40.98%. The proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 12.42%, and there were no recorded individuals of Two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.67% | 65.38% | -1.93% |
| Black | 22.15% | 21.08% | -4.83% |
| Hispanic | 3.66% | 5.16% | 40.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.67% | 4.09% | -12.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |