2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Halemano
A Hawaiian surname meaning the catcher of breath or life.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Halemano. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Halemano surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Halemano in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Halemano, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 38.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (38.5%) and Hispanic (15.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Halemano
The surname "HALEMANO" is believed to have originated in the Mediterranean region, specifically in the area that is now modern-day Italy. It is thought to be derived from a combination of two ancient words – "hale," meaning "breath" or "life force," and "mano," which translates to "hand" in Latin.
This unique surname can be traced back to the late 15th century, when it first appeared in historical records from the city of Naples. During this period, the spelling was often recorded as "Halemanus" or "Halemani," indicating its Italian roots. It is possible that the name was initially associated with a particular trade or occupation, such as a healer or herbalist who utilized their hands in their practice.
One of the earliest documented individuals with this surname was Gianfranco Halemano, a renowned physician who lived in Palermo, Sicily, in the late 16th century. His contributions to the field of medicine were recorded in several manuscripts and treatises from that era.
In the 17th century, the Halemano name gained prominence in the Papal States, particularly in the city of Rome. Notable figures include Cardinal Pietro Halemano (1612-1687), who served as a trusted advisor to Pope Innocent X, and Lucrezia Halemano (1645-1713), a celebrated painter and member of the Accademia di San Luca.
As the centuries passed, the Halemano surname spread across Europe, with pockets of families settling in various regions. In the 18th century, a branch of the family established roots in the Netherlands, where they adopted the spelling "Halemaan." One of the most prominent members of this lineage was Johannes Halemaan (1742-1819), a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in Amsterdam.
In the 19th century, the Halemano name found its way to the Americas, with families emigrating from Italy and other parts of Europe. One notable figure was Antonio Halemano (1823-1901), a successful businessman and philanthropist who established one of the first Italian-American organizations in New York City.
Throughout its history, the surname "HALEMANO" has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, religious figures, and entrepreneurs. While the exact origins and meanings behind this unique name may be shrouded in mystery, it remains a testament to the rich cultural tapestry woven by generations of families who have called it their own.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Halemano
Among Census respondents with the surname Halemano, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 38.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (38.5%) and Hispanic (15.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Halemano bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Halemano surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander38.5% · 45
- Two or more races38.5% · 45
- Hispanic or Latino15.4% · 18
- White3.4% · 4
- Black or African American2.6% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Halemano
Halemano appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+3 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 950 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.6%) | Up 950 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Halemano surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #145,220 | #144,270 | 0.7% |
| Count | 114 | 117 | 2.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Halemano bearers went from 114 to 117 (+2.6% change). The surname moved up 950 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #144,270.
FAQ
Halemano surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Halemano?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Halemano. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Halemano?
Halemano ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Halemano. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Halemano.
Has Halemano become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Halemano went from 114 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 3 (+2.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #145,220 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Halemano?
Among Census respondents with the surname Halemano, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 38.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (38.5%) and Hispanic (15.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Halemano in the 2020 Census, accounting for 38.5% (45 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Halemano appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (38.5%), Two or More Races (38.5%), Hispanic (15.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Halemano (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Halemano mean?
A Hawaiian surname meaning the catcher of breath or life. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Halemano (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Halemano?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Halemano on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.