Explore the Family Name Henkes
The meaning of Henkes
German and Dutch: patronymic from Henke.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Henkes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Henkes witnessed a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 42,983rd most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 44,270th position, marking a decrease of approximately 2.99%. The overall count of individuals bearing this surname, however, increased slightly from 474 in 2000 to 486 in 2010, indicating a growth of 2.53%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 individuals, there was an 11.11% decrease, falling from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,983 | #44,270 | -2.99% |
| Count | 474 | 486 | 2.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Henkes
When discussing ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is evident that the majority of people with the Henkes surname identify as White. In 2000, this group represented 97.47% of the total, which saw a minor reduction to 96.71% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.69% in 2000 to 2.06% in 2010, marking a change of 21.89%. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities also remained at zero throughout this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.47% | 96.71% | -0.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 2.06% | 21.89% |
| 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% |