Explore the Family Name Hejl
The meaning of Hejl
Czech: from hejl, hýl ‘bullfinch’, a nickname either for someone with a red nose or for a greenhorn, an inexperienced person.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hejl in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Hejl" has seen a modest rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 35,342nd most popular surname in the United States, with 603 individuals bearing that name, equating to about 0.22 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the surname's rank had moved up to 35,016, while the count of individuals with this last name had increased by 6.8% to 644 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,342 | #35,016 | 0.92% |
| Count | 603 | 644 | 6.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hejl
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Hejl" has also undergone some changes, per data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, accounting for 96.35% in 2000 and seeing a minor increase to 96.58% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a notable decrease from 2.32% in 2000 to 1.71% in 2010. Meanwhile, the representation of the Asian/Pacific Islander community within this surname moved slightly from no representation in 2000 to 0.93% in 2010. There was no measurable presence of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities under this surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.35% | 96.58% | 0.24% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 1.71% | -26.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |