Explore the Family Name Heinzelman
The meaning of Heinzelman
Americanized form of South German Heinzelmann: from a pet form of the personal name Heinrich, with the addition of -mann ‘man’. Compare Heintzelman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heinzelman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Heinzelman saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Heinzelman was ranked as the 41,203rd most common surname with 499 instances recorded. However, by 2010, the surname had dropped to the 45,412th spot with 471 counts, showcasing a decline in both rank (10.22%) and count (5.61%). This also led to a slight decrease in proportion per 100k people, moving from 0.18 to 0.16 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,203 | #45,412 | -10.22% |
| Count | 499 | 471 | -5.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heinzelman
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Heinzelman surname. The overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, increasing slightly from 95.79% in 2000 to 97.88% in 2010. People identifying as having two or more races also increased marginally from 1.00% to 1.06%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic fell to zero in 2010, down from 2.81% in 2000. There were no individuals with the Heinzelman surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.79% | 97.88% | 2.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.06% | 6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.81% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |