Explore the Family Name Heilig
The meaning of Heilig
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from Middle High German heilec, German heilig ‘holy’, a nickname for a pious person or someone with a trusting temperament.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heilig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Heilig saw a slight decrease in both rank and count between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Heilig ranked 14,283rd in popularity and was held by approximately 1,924 individuals. By 2010, it had dropped in rank to 15,533rd, with a count of approximately 1,884 individuals representing a decrease of 2.08%. This change also reflected a decrease in proportion from 0.71 per 100k in 2000 to 0.64 per 100k in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,283 | #15,533 | -8.75% |
| Count | 1,924 | 1,884 | -2.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.64 | -9.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heilig
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts among individuals with the Heilig surname from 2000 to 2010. The percentage identifying as White decreased slightly from 91.11% to 89.54%, while those identifying as Black increased from 5.25% to 5.57%. Hispanic representation also increased from 1.56% to 2.44%. A significant increase was seen among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, jumping from 0.31% to 0.96%. Those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.51% to 1.22%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from 0.26% to 0.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.11% | 89.54% | -1.72% |
| Black | 5.25% | 5.57% | 6.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 2.44% | 56.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 1.22% | -19.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.31% | 0.96% | 209.68% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.26% | 0.27% | 3.85% |