Explore the Family Name Himmler
The meaning of Himmler
German: topographic name for someone living at a high altitude or in a pleasant place (see Himmel), the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Dieter, Heinrich, Otto.
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How common is the last name Himmler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Himmler has seen relatively minor fluctuations in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In terms of ranking, it dropped slightly from 83,965 in 2000 to 86,314 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.8%. However, the total count of individuals bearing this surname increased marginally from 208 in 2000 to 216 in 2010, representing an increase of 3.85%. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5%, shifting from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #86,314 | -2.8% |
| Count | 208 | 216 | 3.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Himmler
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, a majority of individuals with the surname Himmler identified as White, with a slight decrease in percentage from 94.71% in 2000 to 91.67% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Interestingly, in 2010, there was a new representation of 4.63% of individuals identifying as Hispanic that was not present in the 2000 data. The category of "Two or more races" remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.71% | 91.67% | -3.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.63% | 0% |
| 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% |