Explore the Family Name Himelfarb
The meaning of Himelfarb
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Himmel ‘heaven, sky’ + Farbe ‘color’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Himelfarb in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Himelfarb's popularity has seen a slight decline in the United States between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held rank 77,742, a figure that slipped to 88,685 in 2010, representing a 14.08% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 229 to 209 during the same period, marking an 8.73% drop. The proportion of people with the Himelfarb surname per 100,000 population decreased by 12.5% as well, moving from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #88,685 | -14.08% |
| Count | 229 | 209 | -8.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Himelfarb
Regarding its ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Himelfarb surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of those with the surname identified as White, with a marginal increase of 0.10% over the decade. A smaller proportion, 2.62% in 2000 and 2.87% in 2010, identified as Hispanic, showing a growth of 9.54%. No significant data was recorded for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these categories either remaining at 0% or having data suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.07% | 96.17% | 0.1% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 2.87% | 9.54% |
| 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% |