Explore the Family Name Heimark
The meaning of Heimark
Norwegian: habitational name from a farm in Hordaland, named with Old Norse heithr ‘moor, heath’ + mark ‘land, forest’.
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How common is the last name Heimark in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Heimark has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 82,691 with a count of 212 individuals, and by 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 86,005 with a slightly increased count of 217 individuals. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5% over this period, indicating that while the absolute number of people with the surname grew, its relative popularity compared to other surnames fell.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #86,005 | -4.01% |
| Count | 212 | 217 | 2.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heimark
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Heimark identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 1.82% in this group over the decade. The Hispanic representation within this surname increased to 4.15% in 2010, up from 0% in 2000. Lastly, there was an emergence of individuals who identified with two or more races, comprising 2.30% of the total in 2010. Meanwhile, no individuals with the Heimark surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.28% | 93.55% | -1.82% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.15% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |