Explore the Family Name Heiniger
The meaning of Heiniger
Swiss German: variant of Heinig.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heiniger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity ranking of the surname 'Heiniger' showed a notable decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 60,390th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 67,943rd, indicating a decrease of 12.51%. The count of individuals bearing the name also fell from 312 in 2000 to 290 in 2010, marking a 7.05% reduction. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw a drop from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010 — a decrease of 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #67,943 | -12.51% |
| Count | 312 | 290 | -7.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heiniger
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Heiniger' remained largely unchanged between 2000 and 2010. The overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both years, although there was a slight decrease from 99.68% in 2000 to 97.93% in 2010. No significant changes were observed among other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native or those identifying with two or more races, with the percentage remaining at 0.00% for each category in both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.68% | 97.93% | -1.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |