Explore the Family Name Himmelspach
The meaning of Himmelspach
German: variant of Himmelsbach.
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How common is the last name Himmelspach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Himmelspach has seen a decrease in popularity from the years 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,274th most popular, but by 2010, its rank had fallen to 73,666th, showing an 11.15% decrease in rank. The number of people with the Himmelspach surname also dropped slightly during this period, going from 279 in 2000 to 263 in 2010, a decrease of 5.73%. Its proportion per 100k people also decreased by 10%, falling from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #73,666 | -11.15% |
| Count | 279 | 263 | -5.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Himmelspach
The Decennial U.S. Census data illustrates that the ethnic identity associated with the Himmelspach surname is overwhelmingly White, although there have been some shifts over time. In 2000, 97.85% of those with the Himmelspach surname identified as White, but this fell marginally to 95.06% by 2010. During the same period, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races increased to 2.66%. There were no records of individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity associating with this surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.85% | 95.06% | -2.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |