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

Hembd, 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 Hembd surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hembd in America

Hembd is the 95545th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hembd surname appeared 191 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 Hembd.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hembd 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 Hembd

The surname "HEMBD" is of German origin, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. The name is believed to have originated in the region of Rhineland-Palatinate, located in western Germany. It is derived from the Old High German word "hemd," which means "shirt" or "chemise."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "HEMBD" can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Rheno-Mosellanus, a collection of historical documents from the Rhineland region, dating back to the 13th century. The name is mentioned in relation to a landholding family from the town of Bingen am Rhein.

In the 15th century, the surname "HEMBD" appears in the records of the city of Mainz, where a merchant named Hans HEMBD is documented as having traded in textiles and clothing. This suggests that the name may have been associated with the textile industry or the production of shirts and other garments.

During the 16th century, the surname "HEMBD" is found in the parish records of the town of Alzey, located in modern-day Rhineland-Palatinate. One notable figure from this period was Johannes HEMBD (1520-1588), a Lutheran theologian and author of several religious texts.

In the 17th century, the surname "HEMBD" is recorded in the town of Darmstadt, where a family of vintners and winemakers bore this name. One member of this family, Georg HEMBD (1635-1701), was a respected winemaker and local official.

Moving into the 18th century, the surname "HEMBD" is found in the records of the city of Frankfurt am Main, where a prominent merchant and banker named Friedrich HEMBD (1712-1785) lived and worked. He was known for his success in the textile trade and his influential role in the city's economic affairs.

Another notable figure from this period was the philosopher and writer Johann Jakob HEMBD (1736-1809), who was born in the town of Worms. He wrote extensively on topics related to ethics, metaphysics, and the nature of human consciousness.

In the 19th century, the surname "HEMBD" is associated with several individuals in the fields of academia and the arts. One such example is the writer and poet Katharina HEMBD (1822-1891), who was born in the town of Speyer and gained recognition for her lyrical works.

Overall, the surname "HEMBD" has a rich history rooted in the German-speaking regions of Europe, with connections to various trades, professions, and cultural figures throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hembd

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

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

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