Explore the Family Name Heironimus
The meaning of Heironimus
Altered form of Hieronymus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heironimus in the United States?
The surname Heironimus saw a slight increase in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, moving from a count of 341 in 2000 to 360 in 2010. This represents a growth of 5.57 percent. However, its rank among all surnames dropped slightly over the same decade, from 56,120th place to 56,710th, a decrease of 1.05 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a marginal decline of 7.69 percent, moving from 0.13 to 0.12 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #56,710 | -1.05% |
| Count | 341 | 360 | 5.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heironimus
As for the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Heironimus, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, an overwhelming majority identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, nearly 98 percent of the Heironimus population identified as such, with a negligible drop of 0.17 percent over the decade. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Furthermore, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.95% | 97.78% | -0.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |