Explore the Family Name Heeg
The meaning of Heeg
1. German: variant of Hege. 2. German: habitational name from any of the places so named. 3. Dutch: topographic name, a variant of Haag, or a habitational name from a place so called in Friesland.
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How common is the last name Heeg in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Heeg has slightly decreased in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, Heeg was the 37,374th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 38,050th place, representing a decline of 1.81%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 561 in 2000 to 583 in 2010, indicating a growth of 3.92%. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly declined from 0.21 to 0.20 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,374 | #38,050 | -1.81% |
| Count | 561 | 583 | 3.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heeg
In terms of ethnic identity, the Heeg surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority of individuals with the surname Heeg identified as White, with percentages of 98.22% and 97.60%, respectively. The only other significant ethnicity noted was Hispanic, which saw an increase from 1.43% in 2000 to 2.06% in 2010. However, for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, there were either no individuals with the Heeg surname or the data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.22% | 97.6% | -0.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 2.06% | 44.06% |
| 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% |