Explore the Family Name Heinisch
The meaning of Heinisch
1. German: from an East Central German, Slavic-influenced (see 2 below) pet form of the personal name Heinrich. 2. Germanized form of Sorbian Hajniš and Hejniš: from a pet form of a personal name (see Heine 2) derived from German Heinrich. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Reinhard, Heinz.
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How common is the last name Heinisch in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Heinisch has seen a slight decline in rank from 57,705 in 2000 to 58,604 in 2010, a decrease of 1.56%. However, the number of people with this surname increased by 4.85% over the same period, from 330 in 2000 to 346 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #58,604 | -1.56% |
| Count | 330 | 346 | 4.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heinisch
As for ethnicity, the majority of individuals bearing the Heinisch surname identified as White, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. This percentage slightly declined from 97.27% in 2000 to 97.11% in 2010. There was also a small representation of those identifying as "Two or more races," which decreased by 15.38% between 2000 and 2010. Categories like Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native registered no change, maintaining a 0% rate both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 97.11% | -0.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.73% | 2.31% | -15.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |