Explore the Family Name Horneman
The meaning of Horneman
Americanized form of North German Hornemann: habitational name for someone from any of the places in northern Germany called Horn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Horneman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Horneman has seen a modest decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 73,412, but by 2010, it had slipped to 80,419, marking a decrease of 9.54%. The count also showed a slight decline from 246 in 2000 to 236 in 2010, a drop of 4.07%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #80,419 | -9.54% |
| Count | 246 | 236 | -4.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Horneman
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity associated with the surname Horneman. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals bearing the surname identified as White, at 95.93% and 95.76% respectively, revealing a minor drop of 0.18%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic made up 4.07% of the Horneman population in 2000, but this figure decreased to 3.81% by 2010, a change of -6.39%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Horneman surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.93% | 95.76% | -0.18% |
| Hispanic | 4.07% | 3.81% | -6.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |