Explore the Family Name Heichel
The meaning of Heichel
German: presumably from a pet form of the personal name Hugo (see Hugh), but also a variant of Heick and Heike.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heichel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Heichel has had minimal shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Heichel was ranked as the 35,387th most popular surname, and by 2010, it dropped slightly to the 35,721st position, a change of about -0.94%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 602 in 2000 to 629 in 2010, marking an increase of 4.49%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a slight decline of -4.55% within this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,387 | #35,721 | -0.94% |
| Count | 602 | 629 | 4.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heichel
The Decennial U.S. Census data for the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the surname Heichel showed minimal changes over the decade. In 2000, a significant majority, 96.35%, identified as White, dropping slightly to 95.71% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. The proportion of those identifying with two or more ethnicities rose slightly from 1% to 1.11%. The Hispanic representation almost doubled from 1% in 2000 to 1.91% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no record of individuals identifying as Black in 2000, but by 2010, that number had risen to 0.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.35% | 95.71% | -0.66% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.91% | 91% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.11% | 11% |
| Black | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |