Explore the Family Name Heisner
The meaning of Heisner
German: variant of Hausner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heisner in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Heisner has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 34,673, but by 2010, it had fallen to 38,439, marking a decrease of approximately 10.86%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also fell from 617 in 2000 to 576 in 2010, a drop of around 6.65%. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by about 13.04% over the same period, moving from 0.23 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,673 | #38,439 | -10.86% |
| Count | 617 | 576 | -6.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heisner
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Heisner reveals that the majority of bearers identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 1.17% over the decade. In 2000, 96.27% identified as White, falling slightly to 95.14% in 2010. The second most common ethnicity identified was Hispanic, which increased from 2.92% in 2000 to 3.99% in 2010, marking an increase of 36.64%. There were no recorded Heisners identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year. It's worth noting that the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races dropped to zero by 2010, from a small percentage of 0.81% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.27% | 95.14% | -1.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.92% | 3.99% | 36.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |