Explore the Family Name Hench
The meaning of Hench
1. German: unexplained. It is found mainly in the northwestern part of Bavaria. 2. English: possibly a variant of Hinch.
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How common is the last name Hench in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hench has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 29,758th most popular surname, but by 2010, it fell to the 34,185th spot, signifying a decline of nearly 15%. The count of individuals with the Hench surname also reduced from 746 in 2000 to 664 in 2010, indicating a drop of almost 11%. The proportion of people with the Hench surname per 100,000 individuals decreased by approximately 18% from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,758 | #34,185 | -14.88% |
| Count | 746 | 664 | -10.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.23 | -17.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hench
Ethnic identities associated with the Hench surname have seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both years, the majority of individuals identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of about 2.35% from 97.32% in 2000 to 95.03% in 2010. There was an increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, going from 0% in 2000 to 1.96% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose by 12.69%, from 1.34% in 2000 to 1.51% in 2010. A new ethnic identity appeared in 2010, with 0.90% identifying as Black. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at 0% in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.32% | 95.03% | -2.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.96% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.51% | 12.69% |
| Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |