Explore the Family Name Himmelman
The meaning of Himmelman
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Himmel ‘heaven’ (see Himmel) + Mann (Yiddish man) ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Doron, Hadar.
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How common is the last name Himmelman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Himmelman experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 61,207th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 66,164th position—a decrease of 8.1%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 307 in 2000 to 299 in 2010, a reduction of 2.61%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Himmelan per 100,000 residents also fell by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #66,164 | -8.1% |
| Count | 307 | 299 | -2.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Himmelman
The Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity of individuals with the Himmelman surname. A vast majority, over 94%, identified as White in both 2000 (94.46%) and 2010 (94.31%), showing just a marginal decrease of 0.16%. There was a more significant increase in the number of individuals who identified as Hispanic, rising from 3.91% in 2000 to 4.68% in 2010—an increase of 19.69%. No Himmelans identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the two years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.46% | 94.31% | -0.16% |
| Hispanic | 3.91% | 4.68% | 19.69% |
| 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% |