Explore the Family Name Heisinger
The meaning of Heisinger
German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Heising or Heisingen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heisinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Heisinger saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 45,735th and had a proportion per 100,000 of 0.16. By 2010, its rank dropped to 48,436, and its proportion per 100,000 fell to 0.15. This represents a rank change of -5.91 and a proportion change of -6.25. Despite this drop, the actual count of individuals with the Heisinger surname only decreased slightly from 440 in 2000 to 436 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,735 | #48,436 | -5.91% |
| Count | 440 | 436 | -0.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heisinger
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity of those with the Heisinger surname. Most individuals identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a small increase from 93.41% to 94.27%. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander significantly reduced from 2.73% to 1.15%, while the Hispanic category also saw a decline from 2.73% to 2.29%. Interestingly, the percentage of Heisingers reporting two or more races increased from 1.14% in 2000 to 1.61% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.41% | 94.27% | 0.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.73% | 2.29% | -16.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.61% | 41.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.73% | 1.15% | -57.88% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |