Explore the Family Name Hormell
The meaning of Hormell
Americanized form of German Hormel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hormell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hormell has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hormell was ranked 90,252 in popularity, but by 2010 it had improved its standing to rank 84,748, reflecting a change of 6.1 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also rose from 190 to 221 during this decade, marking an increase of 16.32 percent. However, the proportion of people named Hormell per 100,000 remained unchanged at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,252 | #84,748 | 6.1% |
| Count | 190 | 221 | 16.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hormell
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals bearing the Hormell surname identified as White, though there was a decline from 97.89 percent in 2000 to 89.14 percent in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic showed a slight increase to 6.79 percent in 2010, up from zero in 2000. Additionally, some individuals began identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010, accounting for 3.17 percent of the total. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 89.14% | -8.94% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 6.79% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |