Explore the Family Name Heling
The meaning of Heling
Dutch (mainly Drenthe) and German: habitational name from a settlement or perhaps a farm so named from an ancient Germanic personal name composed with the element hild ‘strife, battle’. Compare Helling.
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How common is the last name Heling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Heling has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 56,246 in terms of popularity and dropped to 65,244 by 2010, marking a 16% decline. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 340 in 2000 to 304 in 2010, which is a 10.59% reduction. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 individuals saw a 23.08% decrease over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #65,244 | -16% |
| Count | 340 | 304 | -10.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heling
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Heling, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that an overwhelming majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with 98.82% and 98.68% respectively, showing a marginal decrease of 0.14%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, individuals of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations during these years. However, it's important to note that the data might have been suppressed for privacy reasons, and therefore, some information may not be included.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.82% | 98.68% | -0.14% |
| 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% |