Explore the Family Name Hommerding
The meaning of Hommerding
German (mainly Saarland): probably a variant of Humperding, a patronymic (with the suffix -ding) from Humbert. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Hommerding in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hommerding saw a mild increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 54,152nd most common name, while in 2010, it climbed slightly to the 53,538th position, marking a 1.13% change in rank. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also rose by 8.12%, from 357 people in 2000 to 386 individuals in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #53,538 | 1.13% |
| Count | 357 | 386 | 8.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hommerding
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hommerding is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.08% of those with the Hommerding surname identified as White, a percentage that increased to 98.45% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, individuals of two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during these years. Any changes in these categories were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.08% | 98.45% | 2.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |