Explore the Family Name Jermyn
The meaning of Jermyn
English (Norfolk): variant of German or Jeremy.
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How common is the last name Jermyn in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jermyn's popularity has seen a slight decrease over the years. In 2000, it ranked 40,203 in popularity and decreased to 43,651 by 2010, marking an 8.58% decline. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped slightly from 513 in 2000 to 494 in 2010, indicating a 3.7% drop. This is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which declined by 10.53%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,203 | #43,651 | -8.58% |
| Count | 513 | 494 | -3.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jermyn
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Jermyn, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen some changes as well. The percentage of individuals identifying as White remained the predominant group, even though it saw a small decrease from 94.35% in 2000 to 93.72% in 2010. There was no record of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native affiliations during both periods. Notably, the Hispanic representation increased by 52.4%, moving from 2.92% in 2000 to 4.45% in 2010. The group identifying with two or more races also saw an increase, with the proportion rising from 0.97% in 2000 to 1.21% in 2010, marking a 24.74% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.35% | 93.72% | -0.67% |
| Hispanic | 2.92% | 4.45% | 52.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.21% | 24.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |