Find out how popular the last name Hameen is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Hameen.

Hameen, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Hameen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hameen in America

Hameen is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hameen surname appeared 136 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Hameen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hameen to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Hameen

The surname HAMEEN originated in Sweden during the 17th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Swedish word "hamn", meaning "harbor" or "port". This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived near or worked in harbors or ports.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the HAMEEN surname can be found in the parish records of Vastmanland County, Sweden, dating back to the late 1600s. It was initially spelled as "Hameen" or "Hamehn", reflecting the regional dialect and variations in spelling at the time.

In the 18th century, the HAMEEN name appeared in various historical documents and records from the coastal regions of Sweden, particularly in the areas around Stockholm and Gothenburg. This further reinforces the connection between the name and maritime activities or coastal settlements.

Notable individuals with the HAMEEN surname include:

1. Carl Hameen (1732-1804), a Swedish merchant and ship owner who established a successful trading company in Gothenburg.
2. Ingrid Hameen (1785-1845), a Swedish author and poet known for her works depicting life in coastal villages.
3. Erik Hameen (1822-1890), a Swedish naval officer who served in the Royal Swedish Navy during the mid-19th century.
4. Olof Hameen (1857-1932), a Swedish architect renowned for his designs of several iconic buildings in Stockholm, including the Royal Opera House.
5. Anna Hameen (1879-1968), a Swedish painter and artist who was part of the Scandinavian Realist movement in the early 20th century.

While the HAMEEN surname is not widely common, it has been present in Sweden for several centuries and has a rich history tied to the country's maritime and coastal traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hameen

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Hameen.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Hameen was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Hameen has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Hameen was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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