Explore the Family Name Himmel
The meaning of Himmel
1. German: topographic name from Middle High German himel ‘heaven, paradise’ (Old High German himil ‘heaven, sky’), with reference to high altitude, pleasant situation, or the fruitfulness of the soil. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Himmel ‘heaven’, selected because of the pleasant associations of the word. Compare Sky. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Ernst, Franz, Kurt, Reinhard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Himmel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Himmel has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Himmel ranked 21,754 in popularity with 1,115 instances recorded; however, by 2010, its rank had fallen to 25,989 and the count dropped to 944. This represents a decrease in popularity of approximately 19.47% over the decade. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people also declined by nearly 22% from 0.41 to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,754 | #25,989 | -19.47% |
| Count | 1,115 | 944 | -15.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.32 | -21.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Himmel
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals bearing the surname Himmel identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the White demographic made up 97.04% of the Himmel population, though this dipped slightly to 96.50% in 2010. The second most significant ethnic group was those identifying as Black, but their proportion decreased from 1.43% to 0.64%. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising significantly from 0.54% to 1.80%. Those reporting two or more ethnic identities remained almost stable, increasing by a mere 1.59% from 0.63% to 0.64%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 96.5% | -0.56% |
| Hispanic | 0.54% | 1.8% | 233.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0.63% | 0.64% | 1.59% |
| Black | 1.43% | 0.64% | -55.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |