Explore the Family Name Heimlich
The meaning of Heimlich
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a secretive person, from Middle High German heimelich, German heimlich ‘confidential, secret’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Mendel, Moshe, Shaya, Tova.
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How common is the last name Heimlich in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Heimlich saw a slight increase in usage between 2000 and 2010. Despite its rank falling from 29099 to 30303, marking a negative change of 4.14%, the actual count of individuals with this surname rose marginally from 767 to 772, a positive change of 0.65%. However, its proportion per 100k people declined by 7.14%, indicating that the surname became slightly less common overall.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,099 | #30,303 | -4.14% |
| Count | 767 | 772 | 0.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heimlich
With regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Heimlich identified as White, accounting for 93.22% in 2000 and increasing to 94.82% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more ethnicities fell significantly from 4.82% to 2.20%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a notable rise from 1.43% to 1.81%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Heimlich identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.22% | 94.82% | 1.72% |
| Two or More Races | 4.82% | 2.2% | -54.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 1.81% | 26.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |