Explore the Family Name Heick
The meaning of Heick
North German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with hag ‘enclosure, fenced area’ as its first element. Some characteristic forenames: German Hanns, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Heick in the United States?
The surname "Heick" experienced a slight rise in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 42,529th in terms of popularity among all surnames, but by 2010, it had climbed to 41,799th, reflecting an increase of 1.72%. The number of individuals with this surname similarly grew from 480 in 2000 to 520 in 2010, marking an 8.33% change. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained static at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,529 | #41,799 | 1.72% |
| Count | 480 | 520 | 8.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heick
In terms of ethnicity, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Heick surname saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals with this name identified as White, decreasing marginally from 95.42% to 94.81%, there was also a notable increase in the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 1.04% to 1.35%. Those identifying with two or more races decreased slightly from 2.5% to 2.31%. There were no recorded individuals with the Heick surname who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.42% | 94.81% | -0.64% |
| Two or More Races | 2.5% | 2.31% | -7.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.04% | 1.35% | 29.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |