Explore the Family Name Hormel
The meaning of Hormel
German: variant of Hörmle, a South German pet form of Hermann. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz.
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How common is the last name Hormel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hormel has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,252nd most popular, slipping slightly to the 57,639th position in 2010. This represents a small change of -0.68 in rank. However, the count of people with the Hormel surname increased by 6.01%, from 333 to 353 individuals during the same period. The proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #57,639 | -0.68% |
| Count | 333 | 353 | 6.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hormel
The ethnic identity associated with the Hormel surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, has also seen some changes from 2000 to 2010. In 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 3.30% from 95.50% to 92.35%. Interestingly, the percentage identifying as Hispanic more than doubled from 2.10% to 4.25%. There was also a new addition in 2010, with 1.42% of individuals with the Hormel surname identifying as being of two or more ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.5% | 92.35% | -3.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 4.25% | 102.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |