Explore the Family Name Henckel
The meaning of Henckel
German: from a pet form of Henck.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Henckel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Henckel exhibited a mild increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 41,522 in the United States, whereas by 2010 it had moved up slightly to rank 41,303, signifying a positive change of 0.53. The number of individuals carrying this surname also saw growth during this period, from 494 in 2000 to 527 in 2010, indicating an overall increase of 6.68. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained static at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,522 | #41,303 | 0.53% |
| Count | 494 | 527 | 6.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Henckel
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Henckel, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 (97.98%) and 2010 (96.77%). There was a very slight decrease in this percentage over the decade. There were no reported individuals with this name identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, a small increase was observed in those identifying as Hispanic (from 0% to 1.52%) and those identifying with two or more races (from 0% to 1.14%) between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.98% | 96.77% | -1.23% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |