Explore the Family Name Heep
The meaning of Heep
1. English: variant of Heap. 2. German: variant of Heeb. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Siegfried.
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How common is the last name Heep in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Heep has seen a slight decrease, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 72,022 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 this had dropped to 77,522, marking a 7.64% decrease. The overall count of individuals with the surname Heep also saw a minor drop, going from 252 in 2000 to 247 in 2010, a decrease of 1.98%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly experienced a decline, with the figure dropping from 0.09 to 0.08, showing an 11.11% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #77,522 | -7.64% |
| Count | 252 | 247 | -1.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heep
Shifting focus to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that those bearing the surname Heep have predominantly white ethnic identity. In 2000, 91.27% were white, but this figure decreased slightly to 88.66% by 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase, rising from 3.17% in 2000 to 5.26% in 2010, a change of 65.93%. Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races also saw minor increases, of 1.96% and 2.02% respectively. Meanwhile, no individuals with the surname Heep identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.27% | 88.66% | -2.86% |
| Hispanic | 3.17% | 5.26% | 65.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.57% | 3.64% | 1.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 2.02% | 2.02% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |