Explore the Family Name Heilmann
The meaning of Heilmann
1. German: occupational name for someone who castrated animals (see Heiler). 2. German: from a derivative of the personal name Heinrich. Compare Heimann. 3. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements heil ‘healthy’ + man ‘man’, also used by Ashkenazic Jews. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto, Gerhard, Helmut, Volker, Dieter, Eberhard, Gottfried, Gunther, Hans, Klaus, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Heilmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Heilmann has seen a substantial decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 26,876th most popular surname but fell to the 44,730th spot by 2010, reflecting a significant drop of 66.43%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 850 in 2000 to just 480 in 2010, a reduction of 43.53%. Consequently, the proportion of the Heilmann surname per 100k people dropped by 50%, from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,876 | #44,730 | -66.43% |
| Count | 850 | 480 | -43.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.16 | -50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heilmann
On the other hand, the distribution of ethnic identities associated with the surname Heilmann experienced some shifts during the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White and bearing the Heilmann surname increased slightly from 95.06% in 2000 to 97.08% in 2010. The percentage of those who identify as Hispanic and bear the surname decreased marginally from 1.88% to 1.67%. The proportion of individuals identifying themselves as of two or more races also reduced by 44.68%, whereas the count for American Indian and Alaskan Native fell completely to zero. There were no detected changes for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.06% | 97.08% | 2.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 1.67% | -11.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.88% | 1.04% | -44.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.06% | 0% | -100% |