Explore the Family Name Henes
The meaning of Henes
Americanized form of German Heinz. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Erwin, Ulrich.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Henes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Henes has experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Henes was the 45,482nd most popular surname, and by 2010 it had slipped to the 46,902nd position, representing a change of -3.12%. Despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with the surname Henes actually increased slightly from 443 in 2000 to 453 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 2.26%. However, the proportion of people per 100k with the surname Henes dropped by 6.25%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #46,902 | -3.12% |
| Count | 443 | 453 | 2.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Henes
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Henes identify as White, making up 94.58% of the population in 2000 and 94.04% in 2010, a negligible decrease of 0.57%. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation within the Henes surname also decreased from 1.81% to 1.32%. However, there were some increases over the decade. For example, those identifying as Hispanic or Black went from no representation in 2000 to 1.77% each in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw an increase from 0.00% in 2000 to 1.10% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased significantly from 1.81% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.58% | 94.04% | -0.57% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.77% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.81% | 1.32% | -27.07% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 0% | -100% |