Explore the Family Name Heberlein
The meaning of Heberlein
South German: diminutive of Haber. Some characteristic forenames: German Horst, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Heberlein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Heberlein saw a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Heberlein ranked 34,599 in terms of commonality among surnames, but by 2010 it had fallen slightly to 36,048 - a drop of 4.19%. The actual number of people with the surname Heberlein, however, increased slightly from 619 in 2000 to 622 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8.7% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,599 | #36,048 | -4.19% |
| Count | 619 | 622 | 0.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heberlein
In terms of ethnic identity, the surname Heberlein is largely associated with individuals who identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, an overwhelming 97.42% of Heberleins identified as White, though this percentage did decrease slightly to 96.3% in 2010. During the same time period, there were no Heberleins who identified as either Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but by 2010, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander made up 0.96%, and a further 1.61% identified as having two or more races. The percentage of Heberleins who identified as Hispanic also rose to 0.80% in 2010, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell from 0.81% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 96.3% | -1.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.8% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.81% | 0% | 0% |