Explore the Family Name Huemmer
The meaning of Huemmer
South German (Hümmer): 1. from a shortened form of Hubmaier, a distinguishing name for a farmer whose farm consisted of a huobe (a particular measure of land; see Huber). 2. habitational name from Hümmer (Hesse) or for someone from Hümme. Compare Hummer 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Alphons, Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Huemmer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Huemmer has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 71,143rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 70,403rd place - an improvement of 1.04%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, from 256 in 2000 to 278 in 2010, marking an 8.59% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #70,403 | 1.04% |
| Count | 256 | 278 | 8.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huemmer
The ethnic identity associated with the Huemmer surname also underwent some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, almost 99% of those with this surname identified as White. However, by 2010, this figure dropped slightly to just over 95%, indicating a diversification in the ethnic identities associated with the surname. Also, by 2010, there were individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic holding the Huemmer surname, which was not the case in 2000. There were no recorded changes for the Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Two or more races categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.83% | 95.68% | -3.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |