Explore the Family Name Heeringa
The meaning of Heeringa
West Frisian: habitational name from any of several mansions or farms so called, for instance near Dongjum and Marssum, once inhabited by a certain Heere or Hero and his kin (see Heer 1). It is formed with the patronymic suffix -ing and genitive plural ending -a.
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How common is the last name Heeringa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Heeringa has grown slightly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname rose from 57985 to 55962, marking a growth of approximately 3.49%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this time period, from 328 to 366 people, which represents an increase of 11.59%. However, the proportion of individuals with the Heeringa surname per 100k remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #55,962 | 3.49% |
| Count | 328 | 366 | 11.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heeringa
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those carrying the Heeringa surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 97.26% in 2000 to 95.63% in 2010. There was no data available for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic with the Heeringa surname in 2010, accounting for 2.19% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.26% | 95.63% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.19% | 0% |
| 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% |