Explore the Family Name Honeyman
The meaning of Honeyman
1. English and Scottish (Fife): occupational name for a beekeeper or honey seller, from Middle English honi + man (Old English hunig + mann). 2. English: from the Middle English personal name Honeman (Old English Hūnmann ‘bear-cub’ + ‘man’).
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How common is the last name Honeyman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Honeyman shows a slight change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 24,701st most common surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it dropped slightly to the 24,961st rank, reflecting a -1.05% change. However, the count increased from 947 to 996, indicating a 5.17% rise in individuals bearing the Honeyman surname. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100k people decreased slightly by -2.86%, suggesting that although more people have this surname, it became less common relative to the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,701 | #24,961 | -1.05% |
| Count | 947 | 996 | 5.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.34 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Honeyman
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Honeyman, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority of those with the Honeyman surname identified as White, with a small increase of 0.26% over the decade. There was also a significant rise in those identifying as two or more ethnicities, showing a 55.95% increase. On the other hand, the percentage of those identified as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased slightly by -5.26%, while the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a notable decrease of -25.96%. The proportions identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native were negligible (or possibly suppressed for privacy) during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.83% | 95.08% | 0.26% |
| Hispanic | 2.85% | 2.11% | -25.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 1.31% | 55.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.95% | 0.9% | -5.26% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |