Explore the Family Name Hehl
The meaning of Hehl
1. German: from a medieval personal name, a short form of various ancient Germanic personal names. 2. German: nickname for an unctuous person, from Middle High German hæl(e) ‘secret, smooth’. 3. North German: nickname for a secretive or reclusive person, or a topographic name for someone who lived at a remote or concealed spot, from Middle Low German hēle ‘secret, concealed’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Hehl in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hehl has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 44,430th most popular surname and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 44,576th position, a decrease of 0.33%. Despite this drop in rank, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 456 in 2000 to 482 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 5.7%. The proportion of individuals with the Hehl surname per 100k people also saw a small decline of 5.88% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,430 | #44,576 | -0.33% |
| Count | 456 | 482 | 5.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hehl
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the surname Hehl identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 3.07% over the decade. The percentage of Hehls identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 1.10% in 2000 to 3.73% in 2010. This is a considerable change of 239.09%. Additionally, a new category emerged in 2010, with 1.24% of Hehls identifying as belonging to two or more races. There were no individuals with the surname Hehl who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.81% | 94.81% | -3.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 3.73% | 239.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |