Explore the Family Name Heidebrecht
The meaning of Heidebrecht
German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements heid ‘heath’ + berht ‘bright, famous’. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Erna.
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How common is the last name Heidebrecht in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Heidebrecht saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Heidebrecht ranked 57,252nd in popularity among U.S. surnames, slipping to 57,639th in 2010—a decline of 0.68%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.01%, from 333 in 2000 to 353 in 2010. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #57,639 | -0.68% |
| Count | 333 | 353 | 6.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heidebrecht
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there was almost no change in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Heidebrecht from 2000 to 2010. In both years, no Heidebrechts identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The vast majority, over 97%, identified as White. There was a slight decrease during this period in the percentage identifying as White, from 98.20% in 2000 to 97.73% in 2010; a minor reduction of 0.48%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.2% | 97.73% | -0.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |