2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Himrod
A surname likely derived from a place name in Germany.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Himrod. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Himrod 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Himrod in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Himrod, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.5%) and Hispanic (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Himrod
The surname Himrod is of German origin, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.
The name Himrod is derived from the German words "Himmel" and "Rott," which translate to "heaven" and "clearing," respectively. This combination suggests a connection to a clearing or open area near a celestial body or a heavenly place.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Himrod can be found in the records of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a family bearing this surname resided in the late 16th century. Additionally, there are references to individuals named Himrod in the church records of various German towns during the 17th and 18th centuries.
The earliest known bearer of the name Himrod was Johann Himrod, born in 1623 in the town of Kirchheim unter Teck, in what is now Baden-Württemberg. He was a farmer and landowner, and his descendants continued to carry the Himrod name for generations.
Another notable figure was Hans Himrod, a merchant and tradesman who lived in the city of Augsburg during the late 17th century. He was known for his involvement in the local guild system and for his successful business ventures.
In the 19th century, Karl Himrod, born in 1812 in Waldeck, Germany, gained recognition as a talented painter and artist. His works were exhibited in various galleries across Europe, and he is remembered for his landscape paintings depicting the scenic beauty of the German countryside.
The name Himrod also found its way to the United States through immigration. One of the earliest recorded instances was Peter Himrod, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1753 from the Palatinate region of Germany. He and his family settled in Pennsylvania, where they established themselves as farmers and landowners.
Another notable American figure was Benjamin Himrod, born in 1797 in New York. He was a respected lawyer and judge, serving as a Justice of the New York State Supreme Court from 1847 to 1859.
While the surname Himrod is not as common today as it once was, it continues to be carried by individuals of German descent, serving as a reminder of their ancestral roots and the rich history associated with this unique name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Himrod
Among Census respondents with the surname Himrod, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.5%) and Hispanic (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Himrod 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 Himrod surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.1% · 96
- Two or more races5.5% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.8% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Himrod
Himrod appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-6 bearers (-5.6%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 16,644 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+7 bearers (+6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,227 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -6 bearers (-5.6%) | Down 16,644 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.9%) | Up 8,227 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 Himrod 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 | #158,432 | #150,205 | 5.2% |
| Count | 102 | 109 | 6.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 21.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Himrod bearers went from 102 to 109 (+6.9% change). The surname moved up 8,227 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #150,205.
FAQ
Himrod surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Himrod?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Himrod. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Himrod?
Himrod ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Himrod. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Himrod.
Has Himrod become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Himrod went from 102 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 7 (+6.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Himrod?
Among Census respondents with the surname Himrod, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.5%) and Hispanic (3.7%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Himrod in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.1% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Himrod appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.1%), Two or More Races (5.5%), Hispanic (3.7%). 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 Himrod (2000, 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 Himrod mean?
A surname likely derived from a place name in Germany. 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 Himrod (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 Himrod?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Himrod at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.