Explore the Family Name Heesch
The meaning of Heesch
German: 1. from a short form of the female personal name Heseke, a pet form of Hedwig, composed of the ancient Germanic elements hadu ‘battle’ + wīg ‘fight’. 2. nickname for a person with a rasping voice, from Middle High German hēsch ‘hoarse’. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Otto.
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How common is the last name Heesch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Heesch has seen a steady rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 47,210 in terms of prevalence but climbed to 45,569 by 2010—an increase of 3.48%. During this same period, the number of individuals with the name also increased by 10.87%, from 423 to 469. The proportion of people with the surname Heesch per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,210 | #45,569 | 3.48% |
| Count | 423 | 469 | 10.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heesch
Turning to ethnic identity, those bearing the surname Heesch are predominantly of White ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, although there has been a slight decrease in the proportion from 97.16% in 2000 to 95.52% in 2010. Meanwhile, the data showed an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic identities among those with the Heesch surname in 2010, registering proportions of 1.28% and 1.07%, respectively. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races declined marginally from 1.65% in 2000 to 1.49% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of those with the Heesch surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 95.52% | -1.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 1.49% | -9.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |