Explore the Family Name Hetman
The meaning of Hetman
1. Polish, Ukrainian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from Polish and Ukrainian hetman ‘military leader’ (a derivative of German Hauptmann; see Hauptmann), a status name for a military officer or for the elected leader of a community. In many cases, it was applied as a nickname. As a Jewish name it is generally artificial; the literal sense ‘military leader’ never applies. Compare Getman. 2. In some cases possibly also an Americanized form of German Hettmann (see Hettman), a cognate of 1 above.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hetman in the United States?
The surname Hetman, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010 from 50261 to 50362, which represents a 0.2% drop. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname increased by 6.14%, rising from 391 in 2000 to 415 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,261 | #50,362 | -0.2% |
| Count | 391 | 415 | 6.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hetman
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Hetman surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 0.15% over the decade. Hispanic representation also saw growth, increasing by 37.95%. Those identifying as two or more races decreased by 32.96%. No significant change was reported for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.35% | 93.49% | 0.15% |
| Hispanic | 3.32% | 4.58% | 37.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 1.2% | -32.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |