Explore the Family Name Heinl
The meaning of Heinl
South German: variant of Heinle.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heinl in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Heinl has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Heinl ranked 48,021 in popularity with 414 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 50,564, and the count remained nearly steady at 413. This change represented a minor decrease of 0.24%, and the proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 6.67% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,021 | #50,564 | -5.3% |
| Count | 414 | 413 | -0.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heinl
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Heinl surname is predominantly associated with those identifying as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 97.58% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.64% in 2010. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year. However, there was a slight increase in diversity over the decade, with 2.42% identifying as Hispanic and 1.45% reporting two or more races in 2010, where these categories were not represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.58% | 95.64% | -1.99% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.42% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |