Explore the Family Name Heyrman
The meaning of Heyrman
Flemish: variant of Herman, found particularly around Antwerp.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heyrman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Heyrman was ranked 69,854 in popularity in 2000 and slightly decreased to 70,208 by 2010, representing a change of -0.51. The number of individuals with this surname increased from 262 in 2000 to 279 in 2010, an increase of 6.49 percent. However, the proportion of people named Heyrman per 100,000 population saw a decrease from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, which represents a decrease of 10 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #70,208 | -0.51% |
| Count | 262 | 279 | 6.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heyrman
In terms of ethnicity, the census data shows that the majority of the Heyrmans identify as White, with the percentage increasing from 96.18 in 2000 to 97.13 in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity among the Heyrmans is American Indian and Alaskan Native, with a slight increase from 2.29 in 2000 to 2.51 in 2010. There was no report of any Heyrmans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or belonging to two or more races during both censuses. This data on ethnic identity draws from the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.18% | 97.13% | 0.99% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.29% | 2.51% | 9.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |