Explore the Family Name Herriman
The meaning of Herriman
English: variant of Harriman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Herriman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Herriman has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Herriman ranked 24,763 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 31,285, marking a decrease of 26.34%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also reduced from 944 to 741, a drop of 21.5%. The proportion of people named Herriman per 100,000 also fell by 28.57%, from 0.35 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,763 | #31,285 | -26.34% |
| Count | 944 | 741 | -21.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.25 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herriman
Looking at the ethnicity breakdown, the data from the same Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of those carrying the Herriman surname identify as White, though there was a slight decrease of 1.81% from 95.66% in 2000 to 93.93% in 2010. The next largest ethnic identity group is Hispanic, which increased by 19.53% to reach 2.02% in 2010. Another notable change was seen among those identifying as belonging to two or more races, which saw a significant increase of 105.88% to reach 1.75%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black remained at 0%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native identity saw a small increase of 27.56% to account for 1.62% of Herrimans in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.66% | 93.93% | -1.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 2.02% | 19.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.75% | 105.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.27% | 1.62% | 27.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |