Explore the Family Name Heiple
The meaning of Heiple
Americanized form of German Heibel or Heupel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heiple in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Heiple saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,203 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it dropped down to 44,872 - marking a decrease of 11.61%. The number of people with this surname also decreased from 513 in 2000 to 478 in 2010, reflecting a drop of 6.82%. The proportion of individuals per 100,000 with the Heiple surname also reduced from 0.19 to 0.16, representing a negative change of 15.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,203 | #44,872 | -11.61% |
| Count | 513 | 478 | -6.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heiple
Ethnic identity of individuals bearing the surname Heiple also underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 32.69%, from 1.56% to 1.05%. The number of individuals identifying as two or more ethnicities and American Indian and Alaskan Native fell to zero. The white ethnicity saw a slight increase from 94.93% to 96.86% during this decade, while the Hispanic group experienced a minor decrease from 1.56% to 1.46%. There were no individuals identifying as Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.93% | 96.86% | 2.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 1.46% | -6.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.56% | 1.05% | -32.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.97% | 0% | -100% |