Explore the Family Name Hymes
The meaning of Hymes
Americanized form of German Heims.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hymes in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hymes has seen a slight decrease in rank from 13,249th in 2000 to 13,874th in 2010, a drop of 4.72%. Despite this, the count of individuals with the Hymes surname has marginally increased from 2,112 in 2000 to 2,177 in 2010, signifying a 3.08% increase. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there is a minor decrease, moving from 0.78 in 2000 to 0.74 in 2010, reflecting a 5.13% dip.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,249 | #13,874 | -4.72% |
| Count | 2,112 | 2,177 | 3.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.78 | 0.74 | -5.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hymes
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, initially at 0.38% and 0.28% respectively in 2000, was suppressed by 2010. Those identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 20%, moving from 1.8% to 2.16%. There was a small decline in those identifying as White, from 53.74% to 49.89%, a decrease of 7.16%. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant rise of 82.71%, from 1.33% to 2.43%. Similarly, those identifying as Black also saw an increase, though less dramatic, moving from 42.47% to 45.11%, a 6.22% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.74% | 49.89% | -7.16% |
| Black | 42.47% | 45.11% | 6.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 2.43% | 82.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 2.16% | 20% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.28% | 0% | 0% |