Explore the Family Name Heinlein
The meaning of Heinlein
German: from a pet form of the personal name Heinrich. Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Herta, Horst, Kurt, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Heinlein in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Heinlein saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Heinlein ranked as the 14,226th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped in rank to 15,127, showing a decline of 6.33%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of individuals with the Heinlein surname increased slightly from 1,935 in 2000 to 1,949 in 2010, representing a modest growth of 0.72%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was an 8.33% decrease over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,226 | #15,127 | -6.33% |
| Count | 1,935 | 1,949 | 0.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.66 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heinlein
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed some changes within the Heinlein surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, although the percentage decreased from 96.64% in 2000 to 94.72% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled, increasing from 1.55% to 2.82%. Additionally, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races also experienced increases, rising from 0.57% to 0.72% and 0.98% to 1.18%, respectively. The portion of those identifying as Black saw a small increase from 0.26% to 0.31%. Meanwhile, there was no recorded percentage for American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but a small population emerged by 2010 accounting for 0.26% of those with the Heinlein surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 94.72% | -1.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 2.82% | 81.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.18% | 20.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.72% | 26.32% |
| Black | 0.26% | 0.31% | 19.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.26% | 0% |