Explore the Family Name Himelstein
The meaning of Himelstein
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Himmelstein. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Ephrain, Mandel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Himelstein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Himelstein saw a slight dip in popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from 100,663rd place to 101,737th. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.63% over the same period, from 166 to 177. The proportion of individuals with the Himelstein surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,663 | #101,737 | -1.07% |
| Count | 166 | 177 | 6.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Himelstein
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Himelstein surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 98.80% in 2000 to 96.05% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Some data may have been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.8% | 96.05% | -2.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |