Explore the Family Name Heike
The meaning of Heike
1. North German: variant of Heick. 2. Japanese: common Sino-Japanese reading of the characters 平家 meaning ‘Taira family’. The Taira are sometimes called the Heishi 平氏, with the same meaning.
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How common is the last name Heike in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Heike has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 64,186 to 75,317, marking a decline of 17.34%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname dropped from 290 to 256, indicating an 11.72% drop. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 18.18%, moving from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #75,317 | -17.34% |
| Count | 290 | 256 | -11.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heike
In terms of ethnic identity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, the Heike surname was predominantly linked to White ethnicity in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of Whites with this surname, from 97.24% in 2000 to 92.97% in 2010. Additionally, there were new appearances of the Heike surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races in 2010. These instances were not recorded in 2000, demonstrating a slight diversification in the ethnic identities associated with this surname over the decade. The surname did not appear among those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 92.97% | -4.39% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |