Explore the Family Name Heeb
The meaning of Heeb
Swiss German: from Habo, a short form of several ancient Germanic names formed with hadu ‘strife’ as the first element, see Haab. Some characteristic forenames: German Gunther, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Heeb in the United States?
The surname Heeb, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,056, while in 2010, it fell to 43,438, marking a 3.29% decrease. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname Heeb increased from 486 to 497, showing a growth of 2.26%. However, when considering proportions per 100,000 people, there was a decrease from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010, highlighting a decline of 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,056 | #43,438 | -3.29% |
| Count | 486 | 497 | 2.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heeb
Moving to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Heeb, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the largest group identified as White, with 95.47% in 2000, slightly falling to 95.17% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation within this surname grew from none in 2000 to 1.61% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more races decreased from 1.65% to 1.41% during the same decade. There was a small decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, with percentages moving from 1.65% to 1.61%. No individuals with the surname Heeb were recorded as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.47% | 95.17% | -0.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 1.61% | -2.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 1.41% | -14.55% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |