Explore the Family Name Heininger
The meaning of Heininger
German: 1. variant of Heinig. 2. habitational name for someone from any of the places in Württemberg and Hanover called Heiningen, or from Heining in Bavaria. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Klaus, Oskar.
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How common is the last name Heininger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Heininger has decreased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Heininger was ranked 46,944 in popularity with 426 individuals carrying this name, but by 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 69,170 with only 284 bearers. This represents a decrease of 47.35% in rank and 33.33% in count over this decade. Moreover, the proportion of Heininger per 100,000 people also declined by 37.5%, from 0.16 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,944 | #69,170 | -47.35% |
| Count | 426 | 284 | -33.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.1 | -37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heininger
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Heininger, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with this name are of White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 97% of Heiningers identified as White. There was a slight decrease of 0.73% in this percentage over the decade. In 2000, a small proportion of Heiningers, about 1.17%, identified as Hispanic, but this figure dropped to 0% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Heininger identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 97.18% | -0.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |