Explore the Family Name Hecksel
The meaning of Hecksel
German: probably a variant of Hexel, from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name (Hago, Hecco) formed with hag ‘enclosure, protected place’ as the first element. Some characteristic forenames: German Eldor, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hecksel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hecksel experienced a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 67,317th most common name with a count of 274 people. The popularity slightly declined by 2010, where it fell to the 67,747th rank. However, the population count increased to 291 people, marking a 6.2% increase from 2000. This change is reflected in the proportion per 100k which remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #67,747 | -0.64% |
| Count | 274 | 291 | 6.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hecksel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Hecksel surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the percentage was 98.18%, which slightly increased to 98.28% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Additionally, there were no individuals who identified with two or more races. It's important to note that these figures reflect only those who chose to identify their ethnic identity in the Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.18% | 98.28% | 0.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |