Explore the Family Name Heitmann
The meaning of Heitmann
German and Danish: topographic name for someone who lived on a heath, from Middle Low German heide ‘heath, moor’ (see Heid) + man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Dieter, Gunter, Fritz, Hans, Horst, Juergen, Jurgen, Klaus, Otto, Uwe. Scandinavian Erik, Lars.
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How common is the last name Heitmann in the United States?
The surname Heitmann has risen significantly in popularity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked as the 18,364th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 12,525th position, representing a 31.8% increase in rank. The actual count of individuals with the Heitmann surname also increased notably from 1,391 in 2000 to 2,474 in 2010, showing a significant rise of 77.86%. The proportion per 100,000 people grew as well, going from 0.52 to 0.84, which is a 61.54% increase over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,364 | #12,525 | 31.8% |
| Count | 1,391 | 2,474 | 77.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.84 | 61.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heitmann
An analysis of the ethnic identity associated with the surname Heitmann, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Heitmanns identified as White, although there was a slight decrease over the decade from 96.48% to 95.11%. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races both reduced slightly. Interestingly, there was a substantial increase in the number of Heitmanns identifying as Hispanic, which went up from 0.65% to 2.38% during the ten year span. Finally, there were new entries of people identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native in the 2010 census which were not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.48% | 95.11% | -1.42% |
| Hispanic | 0.65% | 2.38% | 266.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 1.29% | -18.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 0.69% | -12.66% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.28% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.24% | 0% |