Explore the Family Name Heitmeyer
The meaning of Heitmeyer
German: distinguishing nickname for a farmer whose land included heathland, from Middle Low German heide ‘heath, wasteland’ + Meyer. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Monika.
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How common is the last name Heitmeyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Heitmeyer has seen a modest increase in popularity. In 2000, Heitmeyer was ranked 48,567th most common surname and by 2010, it had moved up to 47,614th place, marking a 1.96% change. The number of people bearing this surname also increased from 408 in 2000 to 445 in 2010, a growth of 9.07%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Heitmeyer per 100k remained stable at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #47,614 | 1.96% |
| Count | 408 | 445 | 9.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heitmeyer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Heitmeyer identify as White, constituting 96.08% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.73% in 2010. While the percentage of Heitmeyers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 1.23% in 2000 to zero in 2010, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, growing from 1.47% to 3.37%, a change of 129.25%. Notably, there were no Heitmeyer individuals who identified as Black, two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.08% | 95.73% | -0.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 3.37% | 129.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.23% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |