Explore the Family Name Homsher
The meaning of Homsher
Perhaps an altered form of English Hampshire.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Homsher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Homsher has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 51,945 in prevalence and by 2010, it slipped to 57,781, signifying an 11.23% decrease in rank. The actual count of individuals with this surname also dropped by 6.38%, from 376 in 2000 to 352 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also diminished by 14.29%, from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #57,781 | -11.23% |
| Count | 376 | 352 | -6.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Homsher
The Homsher family's ethnic identity as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census has shown some diversification over the decade from 2000 to 2010. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (94.68% in 2000 down to 90.91% in 2010), there were notable changes in other ethnic categories. The percentage of Homshers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander appeared for the first time in 2010 at 1.42%. Notably, those identifying as Hispanic emerged at 3.98% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races decreased slightly from 2.66% in 2000 to 1.99% in 2010. The categories for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.68% | 90.91% | -3.98% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.98% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.66% | 1.99% | -25.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |