Explore the Family Name Heintschel
The meaning of Heintschel
German: from a pet form of Heintzsch (Saxony; see Heinz) or Heinzel (Silesia; see Henschel).
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How common is the last name Heintschel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Heintschel has increased over a span of ten years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 70,906th most popular surname, whereas in 2010, it climbed to the 69,793rd spot. This represents an upward shift of 1.57%. Along with this, the count of individuals with the Heintschel surname also rose from 257 in 2000 to 281 by 2010 – a growth of 9.34%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained static at 0.1 during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #69,793 | 1.57% |
| Count | 257 | 281 | 9.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heintschel
Regarding ethnicity, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Heintschel surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, about 96.5% of those carrying the surname identified as White; this figure slightly decreased to 95.37% in 2010. Observably, there was no recorded engagement with this surname among people who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years. Notably, however, in 2010, approximately 1.78% of people with this surname reported having two or more ethnic identities, and around 2.49% identified as Hispanic - both categories had no previous record in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 95.37% | -1.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.49% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |