Explore the Family Name Heinicke
The meaning of Heinicke
North German, Dutch, and Danish: variant of Heinecke. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto, Christoph, Gerhard, Joerg, Lothar, Willi.
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How common is the last name Heinicke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Heinicke saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 43,290 in popularity and by 2010 it dropped to a rank of 45,189, which is a 4.39% decrease. The total count of individuals with the Heinicke surname increased slightly from 470 in 2000 to 474 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the name's prevalence decreased by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,290 | #45,189 | -4.39% |
| Count | 470 | 474 | 0.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heinicke
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some variation for those bearing the Heinicke surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there was an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races. The Asian/Pacific Islander group increased by 24.12%, while those reporting two or more races grew by 57.25%. However, the proportion identifying as White decreased slightly by 1.32%, and there was a notable 16.3% drop in those identifying as Hispanic. It should be noted that no one with the Heinicke surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.51% | 87.34% | -1.32% |
| Hispanic | 6.81% | 5.7% | -16.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2.55% | 4.01% | 57.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.7% | 2.11% | 24.12% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |