Explore the Family Name Heinzel
The meaning of Heinzel
South German: from a pet form of the personal name Heinrich. Some characteristic forenames: German Gunther, Kurt, Johann, Math.
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How common is the last name Heinzel in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Heinzel has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Heinzel was ranked the 48,665th most common surname and by 2010 it had fallen to the 51,610th position, showing a decline of 6.05%. The total count of people with this surname also decreased slightly from 407 to 403 during the same period, indicating a 0.98% drop. This data shows that the proportion of people named Heinzel per 100,000 population also declined by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #51,610 | -6.05% |
| Count | 407 | 403 | -0.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heinzel
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the surname Heinzel are of White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.30% of Heinzel's identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.28% by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.47% in 2000 to 2.23% in 2010, marking a substantial rise of 51.70%. There were no reported changes for the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaska Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 96.28% | -1.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 2.23% | 51.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |