Explore the Family Name Heinzer
The meaning of Heinzer
German: derivative of Heinz. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Hans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heinzer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Heinzer has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,725 and fell to 72,568 by 2010, representing a 7.15% drop. The number of individuals with the surname also decreased slightly during this timeframe, going from 272 to 268, which is approximately a 1.47% decline. Consequently, its proportion per 100,000 people in the population also saw a decrease, going from 0.1 to 0.09, marking a 10% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #72,568 | -7.15% |
| Count | 272 | 268 | -1.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heinzer
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with the Heinzer surname identified as white, though there was a small decrease from 94.49% to 92.54%. There was also an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more ethnic identities. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders grew from 0 to 2.61%, while those with two or more ethnicities rose from 2.94% to 3.36%, a growth of 14.29%. During both census years, no individuals with the Heinzer surname identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.49% | 92.54% | -2.06% |
| Two or More Races | 2.94% | 3.36% | 14.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.61% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |