Explore the Family Name Heilbrunn
The meaning of Heilbrunn
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from the city of Heilbronn in Württemberg, where there was once a large Jewish community. The city is named from Old High German heil(ag) ‘holy’ + brunno ‘spring, well’. See also Halpern. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerda, Gunther, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Heilbrunn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Heilbrunn demonstrated a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Heilbrunn ranked 98,770 and had 170 occurrences. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 107,669 with a count of 165, reflecting a change of -9.01 in rank and -2.94 in count. The proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.06, indicating that while the overall count of individuals with this surname decreased, its prevalence compared to other surnames remained the same.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,770 | #107,669 | -9.01% |
| Count | 170 | 165 | -2.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heilbrunn
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Heilbrunn identify as White. In 2000, 97.65% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 96.36% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, Black, and Hispanic, or those identifying as two or more races. This suggests that the Heilbrunn surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.65% | 96.36% | -1.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |