Explore the Family Name Homen
The meaning of Homen
Altered form of Portuguese Homem, from homem ‘man’ (from Latin homo), possibly applied as a nickname with reference to the physical or mental attributes of a man. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Jose, Amarildo, Armando, Dulce, Fernando.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Homen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Homen experienced a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Homen was ranked 36,328th most popular and by 2010 it had dropped to the 40,371st spot — a decrease of around 11.13 percent. The count of individuals carrying this surname also saw a decline from 582 in 2000 to 542 in 2010, marking a fall of approximately 6.87 percent. On the whole, the proportion per 100,000 people with this surname decreased by 18.18 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,328 | #40,371 | -11.13% |
| Count | 582 | 542 | -6.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.18 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Homen
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Homen, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals that the majority of individuals identify as White, accounting for about 86.94 percent in 2000 and slightly less at 86.35 percent in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic make up the next largest group, decreasing from 8.42 percent in 2000 to 7.93 percent in 2010. The percentage of those reporting as having two or more ethnic identities marginally increased from 2.92 percent to 2.95 percent. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010 compared to 0.86 percent in 2000, and no Black individuals in either census year. Interestingly, the 2010 census showed a small emergence of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, registering at 1.29 percent whereas it was 0 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.94% | 86.35% | -0.68% |
| Hispanic | 8.42% | 7.93% | -5.82% |
| Two or More Races | 2.92% | 2.95% | 1.03% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.86% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |