Explore the Family Name Hime
The meaning of Hime
Americanized form of German or Jewish Heim.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hime in the United States?
The surname Hime, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 32,338 in popularity and dropped to 36,204 by 2010, marking an 11.95% decline. The count of individuals with this last name also decreased from 671 in 2000 to 619 in 2010, a 7.75% reduction. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 16.0%, indicating a significant drop in its prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,338 | #36,204 | -11.95% |
| Count | 671 | 619 | -7.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.21 | -16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hime
In terms of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals bearing the Hime surname identify as White, with a slight decrease from 94.49% in 2000 to 92.57% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic demographic within the Hime surname bearers, rising by 103.36% from 2000 to 2010. Those identifying with two or more races also increased by 22.77%. However, there was a small decline in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, falling by 15.67%. The percentage of Black individuals with the Hime surname rose from 0% to 1.13%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained steady with no recorded changes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.49% | 92.57% | -2.03% |
| Two or More Races | 2.24% | 2.75% | 22.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 2.42% | 103.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.34% | 1.13% | -15.67% |
| Black | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |