Explore the Family Name Homuth
The meaning of Homuth
German: nickname from Middle High German hōch ‘high’ + muot ‘mind, will, spirit’, denoting a noble-minded person, or an arrogant one. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Ewald.
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How common is the last name Homuth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Homuth has seen an increase over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 57,090, but by 2010, it had risen to 53,667, marking a 6% increase in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 334 in 2000 to 385 in 2010, which is a 15.27% growth. This change also led to a slight increase in the proportion per 100k from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #53,667 | 6% |
| Count | 334 | 385 | 15.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Homuth
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Homuth surname identify as White, although there was a small decrease from 96.41% in 2000 to 93.77% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, unlike in 2000 when they made up 1.50%. In 2010, new ethnic identities emerged among people with this surname, including those identifying as two or more races (1.56%), Hispanic (1.82%), and American Indian/Alaskan Native (2.08%). There were no individuals who identified as Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.41% | 93.77% | -2.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |