Explore the Family Name Highman
The meaning of Highman
English: variant of Hayman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Highman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Highman' experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Highman was ranked 51,680 in terms of frequency, but by 2010 it had dropped to 58,042 – a 12.31% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 378 to 350, representing a 7.41% reduction. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Highman per 100,000 population decreased by 14.29%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #58,042 | -12.31% |
| Count | 378 | 350 | -7.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Highman
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Highman, the census data indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010 as well. In 2000, 90.21% of those carrying the Highman surname identified as White, dropping to 86.00% in 2010. There were increases in other ethnic identities, with the Hispanic representation going from 3.17% to 5.43% and Black from 5.29% to 5.71%. The data also shows that there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native with this surname in 2000. However, by 2010, 1.71% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, while the latter category remained at 0%. This data is all according to the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.21% | 86% | -4.67% |
| Black | 5.29% | 5.71% | 7.94% |
| Hispanic | 3.17% | 5.43% | 71.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |