Explore the Family Name Horseman
The meaning of Horseman
English: variant of Horsman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Horseman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Horseman has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. Previously ranked 30,324 in 2000, it dropped to 39,659 in 2010, a decline of roughly 30.78%. The total count of individuals bearing this last name also shrank from 728 to 554 during this period, showing a decrease of approximately 23.9%. Likewise, the proportion of people with the surname Horseman per 100,000 decreased by 29.63%, falling from 0.27 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,324 | #39,659 | -30.78% |
| Count | 728 | 554 | -23.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.19 | -29.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Horseman
The ethnicity associated with the Horseman surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows that the majority identify as White, comprising 91.62% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 91.34% in 2010. Individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 8.73% over the decade, going from 4.81% to 5.23%. The Hispanic demographic experienced a growth of 7.28%, moving from 1.51% to 1.62%. Those claiming two or more ethnic identities, however, fell from 1.24% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Notably, there was a small percentage (0.90%) of Asian/Pacific Islander reported in 2010, while there were none in 2000. There were no individuals identified as Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.62% | 91.34% | -0.31% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.81% | 5.23% | 8.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 1.62% | 7.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |