Explore the Family Name Heckendorf
The meaning of Heckendorf
German: habitational name from an unidentified place, probably named with Middle Low German hecke ‘hedge, fence’ + genitive or plural suffix -n + dorp, dorf ‘hamlet, village’. The name occurs mainly in northern Germany (Ratzeburg). Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Reinhold.
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How common is the last name Heckendorf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Heckendorf saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 64,572 in terms of popularity, but it fell to 64,721 by 2010, representing a minor decrease of 0.23%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 288 in 2000 to 307 in 2010, reflecting growth of 6.6%. The proportion per 100k people also dropped slightly from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #64,721 | -0.23% |
| Count | 288 | 307 | 6.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heckendorf
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Heckendorf surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though the percentage decreased from 97.57% to 94.79% over the decade. Interestingly, there was no recorded presence of Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities among people with this surname during these years. Hispanic representation within this group, however, emerged in 2010 at 3.58%, whereas it had been non-existent in the prior census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 94.79% | -2.85% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |