Explore the Family Name Heitland
The meaning of Heitland
North German: topographic name from Middle Low German heide ‘heath, uncultivated land’ + land ‘land’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heitland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, Heitland, as a surname, has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 74,957 and by 2010, it moved up to 74,375, showing a marginal change of 0.78%. The count also increased from 240 in 2000 to 260 in 2010, indicating an 8.33% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #74,375 | 0.78% |
| Count | 240 | 260 | 8.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heitland
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Heitland surname identify as White, with a decrease from 99.58% in 2000 to 98.46% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010. Furthermore, there were no persons identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.58% | 98.46% | -1.12% |
| 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% |