Explore the Family Name Herrema
The meaning of Herrema
West Frisian: variant of Heerema.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Herrema in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Herrema has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Herrema ranked 73,659th in popularity but climbed to 62,045th by 2010, reflecting a change of 15.77%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 245 in 2000 to 323 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 31.84%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people with Herrema as their last name grew by 22.22%, from 0.09 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #62,045 | 15.77% |
| Count | 245 | 323 | 31.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herrema
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Herrema. The data indicates that the overwhelming majority of those bearing the Herrema surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with proportions of 95.10% and 96.59% respectively. This represents a modest increase of 1.57% over the decade. No other ethnic identities were reported in any significant numbers for this surname during this period. Specifically, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.1% | 96.59% | 1.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |