Explore the Family Name Heumann
The meaning of Heumann
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a grower or mower of grass for hay, from Middle High German höu ‘grass, hay’ + man ‘man’, German Heu + Mann. 2. German: from a pet form of the ancient Germanic personal name Hago or a variant of Heinemann. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Heumann in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Heumann experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The surname's rank fell from 35,522 to 45,253, marking a decline of 27.39 percent. In 2000, there were 599 individuals with this surname, but by 2010, the count had decreased to 473, reflecting a drop of 21.04 percent. The proportion of people named Heumann per 100,000 also saw a decrease from 0.22 to 0.16, indicating a drop of 27.27 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,522 | #45,253 | -27.39% |
| Count | 599 | 473 | -21.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.16 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heumann
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Heumann, data from the Decennial U.S. Census showed minimal change between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname self-identified as White, with a slight decrease from 96.99 percent in 2000 to 96.83 percent in 2010. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.67 percent to 2.11 percent. However, no individuals with the Heumann surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.99% | 96.83% | -0.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 2.11% | 26.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |