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

Hemans, 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 Hemans surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hemans in America

Hemans is the 77522nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hemans surname appeared 247 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 Hemans.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hemans 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 Hemans

The surname HEMANS originated in England. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "hæm" and "ann", meaning "homestead" and "one who dwells", respectively. The name was likely given to someone who lived near a homestead or hamlet.

The earliest known record of the surname HEMANS dates back to the 13th century. In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, there is a mention of a Robert de Hemmyng in the county of Oxfordshire. This was likely an early variation of the spelling of the name.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various forms such as Hemmyng, Hemmyngge, and Hemmans in various records and documents across different counties in England. One notable example is the mention of a John Hemmyng in the Register of the Freemen of the City of York in 1345.

The HEMANS surname continued to appear in records throughout the following centuries, with variations in spelling such as Hemans, Hemmons, and Hemons. The name was particularly prevalent in the counties of Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, and Herefordshire.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname HEMANS was Felicia Dorothea Browne, born Felicia Dorothea Hemans in 1793. She was a renowned English poet and writer, known for her works such as "The Better Land" and "The Homes of England". She passed away in 1835.

Another notable figure with the HEMANS surname was Charles Isidore Hemans, an English painter born in 1817. He was known for his landscapes and portraits, and his works were exhibited at the Royal Academy and other prestigious galleries.

In the 19th century, the HEMANS family had a presence in various parts of England, including London and the surrounding areas. One member of the family, Charles Hemans, born in 1840, was a successful businessman and philanthropist who contributed to various charitable causes.

The HEMANS surname also found its way to other parts of the world through migration and settlement. In the United States, one of the earliest recorded individuals with the name was John Hemans, who arrived in Virginia in 1635.

Throughout its history, the HEMANS surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, from farmers and artisans to writers, artists, and businessmen. While its origins may have been humble, the name has gained recognition and status over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hemans

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

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 Hemans 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 Hemans 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 Hemans was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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