Explore the Family Name Heinemeyer
The meaning of Heinemeyer
German: distinguishing nickname for a farmer called Heine, from the personal name Heine + Middle High German meier ‘tenant farmer’ (see Meyer). Some characteristic forenames: German Benno, Helmuth, Otto.
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How common is the last name Heinemeyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Heinemeyer" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank dropped from 65,862 in 2000 to 70,403 in 2010, representing a -6.89% change. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also fell slightly, from 281 in 2000 to 278 in 2010, marking a -1.07% shift. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #70,403 | -6.89% |
| Count | 281 | 278 | -1.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heinemeyer
In terms of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, most individuals with the "Heinemeyer" surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a small decrease in this percentage from 95.73% in 2000 to 93.53% in 2010. There was no reported Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities associated with this surname in either year. Interestingly, those identifying as Hispanic made up 2.52% of people with the Heinemeyer surname in 2010, showing a rise from zero in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 93.53% | -2.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.52% | 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% |