Explore the Family Name Henck
The meaning of Henck
German: from a shortened form of Heinrich.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Henck in the United States?
The surname Henck has seen a minor rise in popularity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 64,934th most common name and increased slightly to the 64,891st position by 2010. The number of individuals with this name also rose from 286 to 306 during this period, marking a growth rate of almost 7%. However, the proportion of people named Henck per 100,000 decreased by 9.09%, indicating that while the absolute number of people bearing this surname grew, its relative popularity compared to other names declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #64,891 | 0.07% |
| Count | 286 | 306 | 6.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Henck
In terms of ethnic identity, the Henck surname is predominantly associated with people of White ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 99.65% of those with the Henck surname identified as White, and this figure saw a slight reduction to 99.02% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. It's worth noting that the information about individuals identifying as two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.65% | 99.02% | -0.63% |
| 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% |