Explore the Family Name Heifner
The meaning of Heifner
Americanized form of German Häfner (see Haefner), Hefner, or Hafner ‘potter’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heifner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Heifner has seen a mild ebb and flow in the past decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 27,344 with 831 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the count had risen to 859, marking an increase of 3.37%. However, its rank dropped slightly to 27,918, which represents a decrease of 2.1%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 6.45%, from 0.31 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,344 | #27,918 | -2.1% |
| Count | 831 | 859 | 3.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heifner
Turning our focus to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Heifner, it is predominantly identified as white, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. As of 2000, 95.31% of those with the surname were identified as white, and this percentage saw a slight increase to 95.46% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of people who identified with two or more ethnicities decreased by 20.22%, from 2.77% in 2000 to 2.21% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic and American Indian/Alaskan Native represented less than 1% each, with the latter group seeing a modest increase from 0.96% in 2000 to 1.40% in 2010. No individuals with the Heifner surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.31% | 95.46% | 0.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.77% | 2.21% | -20.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.96% | 1.4% | 45.83% |
| Hispanic | 0.84% | 0.81% | -3.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |