Explore the Family Name Heidelberger
The meaning of Heidelberger
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of the places called Heidelberg (see Heidelberg).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heidelberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Heidelberger saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 45,308th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 46,568th spot, representing a change of -2.78%. Despite this dip in rank, the actual count of the Heidelberger surname increased from 445 in 2000 to 457 in 2010, a growth rate of 2.7%. However, when we factor in population growth, the proportion of Heidelbergers per 100,000 people decreased by 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,308 | #46,568 | -2.78% |
| Count | 445 | 457 | 2.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heidelberger
Looking at the ethnic identity connected to the Heidelberger surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of Heidelbergers identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage did see a small decrease from 98.88% in 2000 to 96.72% in 2010. During that same decade, there was a minimal emergence of Heidelbergers identifying as Hispanic — 1.09% in 2010 up from 0% in 2000. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.88% | 96.72% | -2.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |