Explore the Family Name Heidrich
The meaning of Heidrich
German: from the medieval personal name Heidrich, which is in some instances a variant of Heinrich (see Henry) with Heidenrich as an intermediary form (see Heidenreich) or is composed of the elements haidu ‘appearance, personality’ + rīh ‘power, rule’. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Hans, Jochen, Kurt, Lutz, Uwe.
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How common is the last name Heidrich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Heidrich in the United States has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Heidrich ranked 25,695 in terms of popularity but fell to 38,265 by 2010, marking a decline of approximately 48.92%. Additionally, the number of individuals bearing this surname decreased from 901 to 579 during the same period, a drop of roughly 35.74%. The proportion of Heidrich bearers per 100,000 people also saw a downward trend, moving from 0.33 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,695 | #38,265 | -48.92% |
| Count | 901 | 579 | -35.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.2 | -39.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heidrich
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Heidrich. In 2000, the vast majority of individuals with this surname, about 95.45%, identified as White, but this percentage declined slightly to 92.57% by 2010. During the same period, the share of Asian/Pacific Islanders increased from 0.67% to 1.04%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase, from 2.55% to 5.70%. No change was recorded in the percentages of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Notably, those reporting two or more races were present in 2000 but not in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 92.57% | -3.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.55% | 5.7% | 123.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 1.04% | 55.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |