Explore the Family Name Henjum
The meaning of Henjum
Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead in Sogn, western Norway, from Old Norse Heinvinjar, a compound of hein ‘whetstone’ + vinjar, plural of vin ‘meadow’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nels.
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How common is the last name Henjum in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Henjum has seen a slight dip in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,237 in terms of commonality. By 2010, however, the rank had decreased to 57,639, indicating a 4.35% decline. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual number of individuals bearing the Henjum surname increased marginally from 348 in 2000 to 353 in 2010, marking a growth of 1.44%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Henjum surname per 100,000 people decreased by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #57,639 | -4.35% |
| Count | 348 | 353 | 1.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Henjum
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Henjum surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with percentages of 97.41 in 2000 and 94.33 in 2010, showing a decrease of 3.16%. During the same time period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic within the Henjum surname group saw a notable increase, rising from 1.44% to 2.55%, a change of 77.08%. The 2010 census also recorded for the first time individuals with the Henjum surname who identified as belonging to two or more races. No data was registered for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 94.33% | -3.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.55% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.55% | 77.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |