Explore the Family Name Homsey
The meaning of Homsey
English: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Homsey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Homsey has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 59,293 in terms of popularity and this rank fell to 62,903 in 2010, indicating a 6.09% decrease. The count of individuals with the Homsey surname also decreased slightly over this decade, from 319 to 318, a drop of 0.31%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Homsey per 100,000 declined by 8.33%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #62,903 | -6.09% |
| Count | 319 | 318 | -0.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Homsey
With regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that those bearing the Homsey surname are predominantly of White ethnic identity. This group made up 96.87% of all Homseys in 2000 and 94.34% in 2010, showing a modest decline of 2.61%. Notably, the 2010 census revealed some increase in diversity among the Homseys, with 1.57% identifying as belonging to two or more races and 2.83% identifying as Hispanic. There were no Homseys identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.87% | 94.34% | -2.61% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.83% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |