Explore the Family Name Hefler
The meaning of Hefler
German: variant of Heffner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hefler in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Hefler" decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Hefler' was ranked 56,526 in popularity but dropped to 65,424 by 2010, marking a decline of 15.74 percent. The number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 338 to 303 during the same period, experiencing a drop of 10.36 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people declined by 23.08 percent, from 0.13 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #65,424 | -15.74% |
| Count | 338 | 303 | -10.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hefler
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Hefler' indicates changes as well. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from zero to 1.98 percent. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped from 1.48 percent to zero over the decade. The majority being White shifted slightly from 94.08 percent to 94.72 percent. Hispanic representation saw an increase of 11.24 percent, climbing from 1.78 to 1.98 percent. The percentages of Black individuals and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.08% | 94.72% | 0.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 1.98% | 11.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.48% | 0% | 0% |