Explore the Family Name Hegner
The meaning of Hegner
1. German: variant of Heger. 2. German: habitational name for someone from Hegnau near Zurich, or Hegne on Lake Constance. 3. North German: occupational name for a worker who maintained fences, briars for protection, planted city walls, etc., from Middle Low German hegenen ‘to fence’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Hegner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hegner saw a significant decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname Hegner was ranked 40,987th in terms of popularity in the United States. By 2010, it had dropped to the 44,957th spot, marking a decrease of roughly 10 percent. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 502 in 2000 to 477 in 2010, a drop of approximately 5 percent. Moreover, for every 100,000 people in the U.S., there were 0.19 individuals named Hegner in 2000, while this figure went down to 0.16 by 2010, reflecting a 15.79 percent fall.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,987 | #44,957 | -9.69% |
| Count | 502 | 477 | -4.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hegner
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hegner, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, remains largely consistent over the years. In 2000, nearly all (97.21 percent) Hegners identified as White, a figure that slightly rose to 97.9 percent by 2010. Virtually none identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a notable change in those identifying with two or more races. In 2000, 1.2 percent of people with the last name Hegner reported belonging to two or more ethnicities, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 97.9% | 0.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |