Explore the Family Name Heeren
The meaning of Heeren
Dutch, North German, and East Frisian: patronymic from Heer 1.
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How common is the last name Heeren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Heeren has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname dropped from 18892 in 2000 to 21926 in 2010, representing a change of -16.06%. In terms of count, there were fewer individuals with this surname in 2010 (1184) compared to 2000 (1337), indicating an 11.44% reduction. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 20%, going from 0.5 in 2000 to 0.4 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,892 | #21,926 | -16.06% |
| Count | 1,337 | 1,184 | -11.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.4 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heeren
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Heeren has also shown some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals identifying as White with this surname slightly decreased from 96.71% in 2000 to 95.78% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a substantial increase of 46.15%, rising from 0.52% in 2000 to 0.76% in 2010. The category of two or more races also increased from 0.67% to 0.93%, marking a 38.81% change. Meanwhile, the Hispanic percentage experienced a slight rise of 3.33%, moving from 1.80% to 1.86% over the decade. Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native categories remained the same during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.71% | 95.78% | -0.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 1.86% | 3.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0.67% | 0.93% | 38.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.76% | 46.15% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |