Explore the Family Name Heidelberg
The meaning of Heidelberg
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of the places called Heidelberg, of which the best-known example is in Baden.
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How common is the last name Heidelberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Heidelberg saw slight changes between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 18,143 in 2000, it slipped slightly to a rank of 18,262 in 2010, representing a marginal decrease in rank by 0.66%. However, the number of people carrying the Heidelberg surname increased from 1,415 in 2000 to 1,521 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 7.49%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.52 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,143 | #18,262 | -0.66% |
| Count | 1,415 | 1,521 | 7.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heidelberg
The ethnic identity associated with the Heidelberg surname also experienced shifts as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2010, 51.81% of those with the surname were identified as White, up marginally from 51.45% in 2000. Black ethnicity decreased from 44.66% in 2000 to 42.74% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease from 1.91% in 2000 to 1.51% in 2010. Interestingly, there was an introduction of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities within this surname group in 2010 that were not present in 2000. Additionally, individuals identifying with two or more races within this surname increased significantly from 1.48% in 2000 to 3.02% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.45% | 51.81% | 0.7% |
| Black | 44.66% | 42.74% | -4.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 3.02% | 104.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 1.51% | -20.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.39% | 0% |