Explore the Family Name Hengst
The meaning of Hengst
German and Dutch: metonymic occupational name for someone who worked with or bred horses, or a nickname for a brave, strong man, from Middle High German and Middle Dutch heng(e)st ‘stallion’, also ‘gelding’. In some cases it may be a topographic or habitational name referring to a house name. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Arno.
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How common is the last name Hengst in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hengst has seen a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 22,753rd and had a count of 1,053. By 2010, its rank had slipped to 24,075th and the count marginally decreased to 1,046. This represents a 5.81% drop in rank and a 0.66% decline in count. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decrease of 10.26% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,753 | #24,075 | -5.81% |
| Count | 1,053 | 1,046 | -0.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.35 | -10.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hengst
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hengst, again relying on Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of the individuals with this surname identified as White, making up 96.49% in 2000 and 95.12% in 2010, a slight decrease of 1.42%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2000, but by 2010, 0.86% reported as Asian/Pacific Islander. Individuals identifying as Hispanic made up 1.99% in 2000 and increased to 2.77% in 2010, an increase of 39.20%. Those indicating they were of two or more races accounted for 0.57% in 2000 but none did so in 2010. Lastly, those reporting as American Indian and Alaskan Native consisted of 0.47% in 2000 and 0.57% in 2010, a rise of 21.28%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.49% | 95.12% | -1.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 2.77% | 39.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.47% | 0.57% | 21.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0.57% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |