Explore the Family Name Heikkila
The meaning of Heikkila
Finnish (Heikkilä): habitational name from farms so named, from the personal name Heikki (derived from German Heinrich; see Henry) + the locative suffix -lä, thus referring to ‘Heikki’s farm’. Established as hereditary surname since the 19th century in western, southern, and northern Finland. The personal name Heikki was very popular during the Middle Ages, Saint Henry (in Finnish Henrik) being the patron saint of Finland. Some characteristic forenames: Finnish Eino, Reino, Pentti, Sulo, Wilho, Armas, Arvo, Onni, Tapani, Tauno, Toivo, Waino. Scandinavian Alvar, Nels.
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How common is the last name Heikkila in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Heikkila has seen a slight decline in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 19,734 to 20,322, a change of -2.98%. On the contrary, the count of people with the Heikkila surname increased by 3.56% during the same period, from 1,263 to 1,308. However, the proportion per 100,000 people declined slightly by 6.38%, from 0.47 in 2000 to 0.44 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,734 | #20,322 | -2.98% |
| Count | 1,263 | 1,308 | 3.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.44 | -6.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heikkila
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Heikkila is predominantly white, with an increase from 96.28% in 2000 to 96.56% in 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races decreased by 3.80% and 15.93% respectively. There was a small increase in the Hispanic population associated with this surname, going up from 0.79% in 2000 to 0.92% in 2010. No changes were recorded for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.28% | 96.56% | 0.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 1.53% | -15.93% |
| Hispanic | 0.79% | 0.92% | 16.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 0.76% | -3.8% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |