Explore the Family Name Heitner
The meaning of Heitner
German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Heiden. Some characteristic forenames: German Erna, Frieda, Hilde.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heitner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Heitner has seen a decline in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Heitner ranked 50,572 in terms of popularity among all surnames, but by 2010 it had fallen to rank 55,505, marking a decrease of nearly 10 percent. The actual count of people bearing the surname also fell slightly during this period, from 388 to 370, showing a decrease of about 4.64 percent. Consequently, its proportion per 100,000 residents declined from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #55,505 | -9.75% |
| Count | 388 | 370 | -4.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heitner
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of people with the surname Heitner identify as White. This group made up 98.45 percent of Heitners in 2000 and decreased slightly to 97.30 percent in 2010. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, a new appearance of Hispanic identification was noted in 2010, accounting for 2.43 percent of the Heitners. There were no recorded individuals identifying as two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.45% | 97.3% | -1.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |