Explore the Family Name Heffelfinger
The meaning of Heffelfinger
Americanized form of Swiss German Häfelfinger: habitational name for someone from a small place called Häfelfingen or Häfelfing. The name also occurred in Alsace.
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How common is the last name Heffelfinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Heffelfinger has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 13,943rd most popular surname and dropped to the 15,681st position by 2010, a decrease of 12.47%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 1,985 in 2000 to 1,861 in 2010, marking a decline of 6.25%. The proportion of Heffelfingers per 100,000 people likewise fell by 14.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,943 | #15,681 | -12.47% |
| Count | 1,985 | 1,861 | -6.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.63 | -14.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heffelfinger
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Heffelfinger, there have been some interesting shifts observed in the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, those identifying as White represented the largest group at 97.13%, which saw a slight decrease to 96.08% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.40% in 2000 to 0.48% in 2010, a growth of 20%. There was also an increase in the number of Heffelfingers identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.56% in 2000 to 1.83% in 2010, a change of 17.31%. Perhaps the most significant shift was among those identifying with two or more races, increasing from 0.71% in 2000 to 1.18% in 2010, a jump of 66.2%. There were no respondents identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 96.08% | -1.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 1.83% | 17.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 1.18% | 66.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.48% | 20% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |