Explore the Family Name Hieronymus
The meaning of Hieronymus
German: from the personal name Hieronymus ‘Jerome’, a Latinized form of Greek Hierōnymos, composed of the elements hieros ‘sacred’ + onyma ‘name’. It was borne by several Christian saints, including Saint Jerome (c.347–420), creator of the Vulgate, the standard Latin version of the Bible. See also Jerome.
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How common is the last name Hieronymus in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hieronymus showed a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 36,189 to 36,736. Despite the drop in ranking, the count of people with this surname saw a small increase of approximately four percent, going from 585 individuals in 2000 to 608 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 4.55 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,189 | #36,736 | -1.51% |
| Count | 585 | 608 | 3.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hieronymus
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Hieronymus surname. In 2010, nearly 96 percent identified as White, a marginal decrease from almost 97 percent in 2000. The data recorded a small presence of Hispanic ethnicity that increased by about eight percent over the decade. Notably, there was a new appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, while no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.26% | 95.89% | -1.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.14% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.48% | 8.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |