Explore the Family Name Heines
The meaning of Heines
Dutch: patronymic from Heine.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heines in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Heines has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,611th and rose to 58,182nd by 2010 — a 2.4% increase. The census also shows that the count of people with this surname increased from 317 to 349 during this period, marking a 10.09% growth. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with the Heines surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #58,182 | 2.4% |
| Count | 317 | 349 | 10.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heines
The Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a slight shift in the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Heines surname between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the majority identified as White, albeit with a minor decrease from 90.54% to 90.26%. While there was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic communities in 2000, by 2010 these groups made up 1.43% and 2.29% respectively of those with the Heines surname. However, the Black community saw a decline from 6.94% to 5.44%. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.54% | 90.26% | -0.31% |
| Black | 6.94% | 5.44% | -21.61% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |