Explore the Family Name Heinzen
The meaning of Heinzen
German: patronymic from Heinz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heinzen in the United States?
The surname Heinzen, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has shown a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 31,053 in 2000, it moved up to 30,889 by 2010, showing a modest change of 0.53%. The count of individuals with this name grew by 6.51% over the decade, from 707 to 753 people. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,053 | #30,889 | 0.53% |
| Count | 707 | 753 | 6.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heinzen
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Heinzen surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 98.02% in 2000 to 96.95% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.41% to 1.99%. A new addition in 2010 was those identifying as two or more races, making up 0.93% of the total. There were no individuals recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.02% | 96.95% | -1.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 1.99% | 41.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |