Explore the Family Name Heims
The meaning of Heims
North German: patronymic from a short form of the personal name Heimbert (see Heimer). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Heims in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Heims" saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,866 in terms of frequency, but by 2010 it had jumped to 5,089, representing a change of approximately 76.73%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose drastically from 1,108 in 2000 to 6,881 in 2010, an increase of 521.03%. This equates to a proportion per 100,000 people of 0.41 in 2000 growing to 2.33 in 2010, which is an increase of 468.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,866 | #5,089 | 76.73% |
| Count | 1,108 | 6,881 | 521.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 2.33 | 468.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heims
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Heims surname. While there were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent with the Heims surname in 2000, by 2010 both groups made up 0.36% of those with this surname. Individuals of White ethnicity made up the majority of the Heims population in both years, increasing from 86.55% in 2000 to 92.53% in 2010. The proportion identifying as having two or more ethnicities decreased slightly from 1.62% to 1.25%, while the number identifying as Hispanic increased marginally from 1.53% to 1.56%. The most significant decrease was seen among those identifying as Black, dropping from 9.30% in 2000 to 3.94% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.55% | 92.53% | 6.91% |
| Black | 9.3% | 3.94% | -57.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 1.56% | 1.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 1.25% | -22.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |