Explore the Family Name Henk
The meaning of Henk
1. German: variant of Henke. 2. English: from the Middle English personal name Henke, Hinke, a short form of Henkin or Hencock ‘young Henry’.
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How common is the last name Henk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Henk saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 23,968th place to 24,237th. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname increased by 5.29%, from 983 in 2000 to 1,035 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly by 2.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,968 | #24,237 | -1.12% |
| Count | 983 | 1,035 | 5.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.35 | -2.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Henk
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Henk identify as White, although there was a 1.44% decrease between 2000 and 2010 (from 97.25% to 95.85%). There was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 0.61% in 2000 to 0.68% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic identity among those with the Henk surname also saw a significant increase of over 50%, reaching 2.90% in 2010. No change was reported for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those reporting two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 95.85% | -1.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 2.9% | 50.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.68% | 11.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |