Explore the Family Name Horsman
The meaning of Horsman
1. English: occupational name for someone who had to do with horses (e.g. a mounted soldier, a groom, or a horse dealer), from Middle English horsman (Old English hors + mann). 2. Dutch: variant of Horstman.
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How common is the last name Horsman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Horsman has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 18,008th most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 18,928th position, marking a decline of 5.11%. However, the actual number of individuals bearing this surname slightly increased during the same period, with a count of 1,429 in 2000 and 1,442 in 2010 – a modest growth of 0.91%. The proportion per 100k population also decreased by 7.55%, indicating that while the number of people named Horsman grew, it did so at a slower pace than the overall U.S. population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,008 | #18,928 | -5.11% |
| Count | 1,429 | 1,442 | 0.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.49 | -7.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Horsman
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Horsman, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both years (94.68% in 2000 and 95.01% in 2010), an increase of 0.35% was noted. The representation of other ethnicities among those bearing the surname saw either minor declines or remained steady. The percentage of those identifying as Two or more races fell by 21.80%, and those identifying as Hispanic decreased by 6.72%. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native made up less than 1% each of the total Horsmans, with the latter experiencing a decrease of 12.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.68% | 95.01% | 0.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.75% | 1.53% | -12.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 1.11% | -6.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.04% | -21.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |