Explore the Family Name Heiken
The meaning of Heiken
East Frisian and North German: patronymic from a pet form of the ancient Germanic personal name Haio, a short form of a compound personal name formed with hag- ‘enclosure, fenced area’ as the first element.
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How common is the last name Heiken in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Heiken has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 54,522 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it fell to rank 56,310, marking a decline of 3.28%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 354 in 2000 to 363 in 2010, indicating a growth of 2.54%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased during this period by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #56,310 | -3.28% |
| Count | 354 | 363 | 2.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heiken
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Heiken surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease in this demographic from 98.02% to 92.84%. It's noteworthy to mention that in 2010, some diversity was recorded among the bearers of this surname. There were indications of Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races each making up 1.93% of the population with this surname. Additionally, 3.31% identified as Hispanic. Figures for Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were suppressed (S) to maintain privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.02% | 92.84% | -5.28% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |