Explore the Family Name Heber
The meaning of Heber
1. German: occupational name for a carrier (someone who loaded or transported goods), from an agent derivative of Middle High German heben ‘to lift’. This surname is also found in France (Lorraine), where it may be of different origin (see 2 below). 2. French (Lorraine): variant of German Eber. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Erwin, Franz.
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How common is the last name Heber in the United States?
The surname Heber saw a decrease in popularity from the 2000 to 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 26,078th most popular surname in the United States, with 883 individuals carrying this name. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 28,746 and the count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 6.23 percent to 828. This demoted the proportion of Hebers per 100,000 people in the population from 0.33 to 0.28, marking a dip of 15.15 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,078 | #28,746 | -10.23% |
| Count | 883 | 828 | -6.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.28 | -15.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heber
Ethnicity data for the surname Heber, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, illustrates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Hebers identified as White, making up 91.51 percent in 2000 and 90.34 percent in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander showed a significant increase from 0.57 percent to 0.85 percent over the decade. Hispanic representation within the Heber community also grew, moving from 3.17 percent to 4.23 percent. In contrast, those identifying as Black experienced a slight drop from 3.85 percent to 3.74 percent. Data for those identifying as two or more races, as well as American Indian and Alaskan Native, was either suppressed or remained at zero during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.51% | 90.34% | -1.28% |
| Hispanic | 3.17% | 4.23% | 33.44% |
| Black | 3.85% | 3.74% | -2.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.85% | 49.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |