Explore the Family Name Heimberg
The meaning of Heimberg
German: habitational name from any of numerous places in Bavaria, the Rhineland, and Württemberg named Heimberg. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Heimberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Heimberg showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The surname's rank fell by 2.07 percent from 75,695 in 2000 to 77,264 in 2010. However, the count of individuals with the Heimberg surname increased by 4.64 percent from 237 to 248, indicating that more people adopted or were born with this surname during this decade. Nevertheless, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11 percent signifying that the overall growth rate of other surnames was higher.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #77,264 | -2.07% |
| Count | 237 | 248 | 4.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heimberg
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the surname Heimberg is predominantly associated with the White ethnic group. In 2000, about 98.73 percent of those bearing the surname identified as White, although this figure slightly declined to 95.56 percent by 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or those of two or more races in either census years. It's noteworthy to mention that there was a small emergence of the surname in the Hispanic community by 2010, which wasn't present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.73% | 95.56% | -3.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |