Explore the Family Name Himenez
The meaning of Himenez
Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Jiménez (see Jimenez).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Himenez in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Himenez has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Himenez ranked 81,100 in terms of commonality among all surnames in the United States. However, by 2010 it had risen to a rank of 63,373, marking a change of approximately 21.86%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also grew during this period. In 2000, there were 217 people with the surname, but by 2010, the count had risen to 315, indicating a growth of 45.16%. The proportion of people named Himenez per 100,000 also rose from 0.08 to 0.11, a jump of 37.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,100 | #63,373 | 21.86% |
| Count | 217 | 315 | 45.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Himenez
The ethnicity associated with the surname Himenez also evolved between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 93.55% of individuals with the surname identified as Hispanic. This percentage increased slightly to 95.24% by 2010, showing a change of 1.81%. Meanwhile, 5.53% identified as White in 2000, but this figure decreased to 3.17% by 2010, indicating a drop of 42.68%. No individuals with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.55% | 95.24% | 1.81% |
| White | 5.53% | 3.17% | -42.68% |
| 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% |