Explore the Family Name Heckerman
The meaning of Heckerman
Americanized form of German Häckermann: occupational name for a butcher or woodcutter, an elaborated form of Häcker (see Hacker).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heckerman in the United States?
According to data compiled from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Heckerman ranked 61,376 in popularity in 2000 and slipped to 71,265 by 2010, indicating a 16.11% decrease in its prevalence. The number of individuals with this surname also experienced a decline during this period, falling from 306 in 2000 to 274 in 2010 - a drop of 10.46%. When compared to the general population, the proportion of people with the Heckerman surname per 100,000 individuals decreased by 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #71,265 | -16.11% |
| Count | 306 | 274 | -10.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heckerman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that in 2000, the majority of individuals with the Heckerman surname identified as White (93.79%), followed by those identifying as Hispanic (2.94%) and then those claiming two or more races (2.29%). By 2010, while the percentage of those identifying as White had slightly diminished to 90.15%, the representation of Hispanics within the Heckerman surname holders increased significantly by 135.71%, reaching 6.93%. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.79% | 90.15% | -3.88% |
| Hispanic | 2.94% | 6.93% | 135.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.29% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |