Explore the Family Name Heese
The meaning of Heese
North German: topographic name from Low German hees(e) ‘brush, scrub’, or a habitational name from any of the places called with this word. Some characteristic forenames: German Ralf, Horst, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Heese in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Heese saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 41,060th in terms of commonality among U.S. surnames, but by 2010 it had slipped to 45,026th—a decline of 9.66%. The total count of individuals bearing the surname also decreased during this period, from 501 to 476, marking a drop of approximately 5%. This resulted in a reduced proportion per 100,000 people from 0.19 to 0.16, indicating a fall of 15.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,060 | #45,026 | -9.66% |
| Count | 501 | 476 | -4.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heese
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Heese remained largely unchanged between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The vast majority of Heese bearers identified as White, with the percentage slightly decreasing from 97.21% to 96.22%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled, rising from 1.40% in 2000 to 2.73% in 2010. The data did not record any individuals opting for multiple ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 96.22% | -1.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 2.73% | 95% |
| 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% |