Explore the Family Name Heiny
The meaning of Heiny
1. German: variant of Heine. 2. Americanized form of Swiss German Heini, a cognate of 1 above. Compare Hainey and Heiney.
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How common is the last name Heiny in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Heiny" has seen a slight decrease in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 36,189th most common, but it dropped to 39,486th by 2010, representing a change of -9.11%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname went from 585 in 2000 to 557 in 2010, a reduction of -4.79%. The proportion of individuals named Heiny per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010, marking a decline of -13.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,189 | #39,486 | -9.11% |
| Count | 585 | 557 | -4.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heiny
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Heiny", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of -0.37% over the decade. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 1.03% to none in 2010. There was an increase in those reporting two or more races, rising from 1.03% in 2000 to 1.44% in 2010, reflecting a growth of 39.81%. People identifying as Hispanic also increased, growing from 1.37% in 2000 to 1.80% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Heiny identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.41% | 96.05% | -0.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.8% | 31.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.44% | 39.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.03% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |