Explore the Family Name Heinemann
The meaning of Heinemann
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): elaborated derivative of the personal name Heine, with the addition of -mann ‘man’. Compare Heineman, Hineman, and Hinerman. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Fritz, Hans, Manfred, Heinz, Bernd, Dieter, Gunther, Hermann, Inge, Juergen, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Heinemann in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Heinemann has grown in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Heinemann ranked 11,307th in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had risen to 9,552nd, marking an increase of about 15.52%. The number of people with this last name also increased from 2,564 in 2000 to 3,403 in 2010, representing a growth of approximately 32.72%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Heinemann per 100,000 people in the U.S. population increased by 21.05% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,307 | #9,552 | 15.52% |
| Count | 2,564 | 3,403 | 32.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.95 | 1.15 | 21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heinemann
When discussing ethnic identity associated with the Heinemann surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, noticeable transformations occurred between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of Heinemanns identified as White, dropping slightly from 95.90% to 94.48%, there were significant increases in other ethnic identities. The percentage identifying as Hispanic rose by 43.60%, and those reporting two or more ethnicities increased by 62.77%. There was a small decrease in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 0.86% to 0.82%. Some new categories appeared in 2010, such as Black (0.47%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.24%), which were not reported in 2000. Data suppression for privacy reasons may account for some of these changes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 94.48% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 2.47% | 43.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 1.53% | 62.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.86% | 0.82% | -4.65% |
| Black | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.24% | 0% |