Explore the Family Name Hymer
The meaning of Hymer
1. Americanized form of German Heimer. 2. Shortened form of Beckelhymer, a surname of German origin (see also Picklesimer). History: Some of the Hymers are descendants of Isaac Picklesimer, who emigrated to North America from Germany around 1720 (see Picklesimer).
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How common is the last name Hymer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hymer has witnessed a slight decrease in the United States over a decade. In 2000, Hymer was ranked as the 23,152nd most popular surname and by 2010, it had slipped to the 25,459th position, indicating a decline of approximately 10%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 1,029 in 2000 to 971 in 2010, representing a drop of roughly 6%. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of this surname fell from 0.38 to 0.33, marking a decline of more than 13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,152 | #25,459 | -9.96% |
| Count | 1,029 | 971 | -5.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.33 | -13.16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hymer
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hymer, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of those with this surname identified as White (92.91% in 2000 and 91.66% in 2010), there has been notable growth in other ethnic identities. For example, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased slightly from 0.68% to 0.72%, while the Hispanic population went up from 2.62% to 2.88%. Those identifying as Black rose from 0.78% to 1.03%, and those claiming American Indian and Alaskan Native heritage saw a significant increase from 1.07% to 1.96%. However, the group reporting two or more races dropped from 1.94% to 1.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.91% | 91.66% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 2.88% | 9.92% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.07% | 1.96% | 83.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 1.75% | -9.79% |
| Black | 0.78% | 1.03% | 32.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 0.72% | 5.88% |