Explore the Family Name Heigl
The meaning of Heigl
South German (Bavaria): from a pet form of the personal name Hugo (see Hugh). Some characteristic forenames: German Helmuth, Monika.
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How common is the last name Heigl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Heigl saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 47,939th most common surname, but dropped to the 49,723rd position by 2010. This represents a change of -3.72%. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Heigl surname increased slightly from 415 in 2000 to 422 in 2010, indicating a growth of 1.69%. The proportion of individuals bearing the surname per 100,000 people also decreased, going down by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,939 | #49,723 | -3.72% |
| Count | 415 | 422 | 1.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heigl
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, Heigl is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 98.8% of individuals with the Heigl surname identified as White, though this percentage dipped to 94.31% by 2010. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year. However, in 2010, the census reported a small percentage (1.9%) of individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races and an equal percentage identifying as Hispanic, which wasn't the case in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.8% | 94.31% | -4.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |