Explore the Family Name Henkels
The meaning of Henkels
German: patronymic from Henkel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Henkels in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Henkels has seen a minor decrease in popularity during the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Henkels was ranked 43,463 in terms of popularity, while it fell slightly to 45,026 in 2010, representing a change of -3.6%. The count of individuals carrying the surname increased marginally from 468 in 2000 to 476 in 2010, a growth of 1.71%. However, the proportion of Henkels per 100,000 population decreased by -5.88%, moving from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,463 | #45,026 | -3.6% |
| Count | 468 | 476 | 1.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Henkels
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reports that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Henkels surname identify as White, though this percentage decreased from 97.44% in 2000 to 95.59% in 2010, a change of -1.90%. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic representation among those bearing the Henkels surname, jumping from 1.07% in 2000 to 2.52% in 2010, which represents an impressive 135.51% increase. No significant changes were observed for other ethnicities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, either due to suppression of data for privacy reasons or because the census did not record any individuals with the Henkels surname identifying with these ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.44% | 95.59% | -1.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 2.52% | 135.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |