Explore the Family Name Hishmeh
The meaning of Hishmeh
Arabic (Palestine and Jordan): from Arabic ḥishmah ‘modesty, decency’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hishmeh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hishmeh has grown in popularity over the years. In 2000, its rank was 68,360 and it shifted to 64,388 in 2010 indicating a 5.81% increase in rank. The count of people with the Hishmeh surname also increased by 14.87% from 269 in 2000 to 309 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #64,388 | 5.81% |
| Count | 269 | 309 | 14.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hishmeh
The ethnicity distribution for the Hishmeh surname shows interesting trends according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In terms of ethnic identity, there was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander or Black communities in either 2000 or 2010. The largest group identifying with the Hishmeh surname was White, comprising 88.85% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 89.32% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races decreased by 28.32%, accounting for 6.32% in 2000 and 4.53% in 2010. The Hispanic community saw an increase of 26.65% from 4.09% in 2000 to 5.18% in 2010. There was no change for the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.85% | 89.32% | 0.53% |
| Hispanic | 4.09% | 5.18% | 26.65% |
| Two or More Races | 6.32% | 4.53% | -28.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |