Explore the Family Name Heninger
The meaning of Heninger
German: variant of Henninger.
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How common is the last name Heninger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Heninger's popularity slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 25,926th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 26,086th spot, a slight dip of 0.62%. Despite the drop in rank, the count of people with this surname actually increased from 890 to 939 during this time period, which is an increase of 5.51%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw a marginal decrease from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010, a change of -3.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,926 | #26,086 | -0.62% |
| Count | 890 | 939 | 5.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.32 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heninger
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Heninger identify as White. This number slightly decreased from 96.97% in 2000 to 95.42% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.35% to 2.45% over the same decade. Those identifying with two or more races also rose considerably from 0.56% to 1.38%, marking a significant change of 146.43%. However, there were no recorded individuals with the surname Heninger who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.97% | 95.42% | -1.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.45% | 81.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0.56% | 1.38% | 146.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |