Explore the Family Name Henkin
The meaning of Henkin
1. English (Middlesex): from the Middle English personal name Henekin, Hendekin, a pet form of Henry. Compare Hankin 1 and Henn. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic from the female personal name Khenke (a pet form of Yiddish Khane, from Hebrew Ḥanna; see Hanna 6) + the Slavic possessive suffix -in. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Doron, Hyman.
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How common is the last name Henkin in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Henkin saw slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Henkin family name was ranked 49,366 in popularity and rose to 51,610 in 2010, showing a decrease in popularity by 4.55%. The count of this surname marginally increased from 400 in 2000 to 403 in 2010, marking a growth of 0.75%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the Henkin surname decreased slightly by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,366 | #51,610 | -4.55% |
| Count | 400 | 403 | 0.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Henkin
Examining the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Henkin, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, there were negligible shifts in ethnic identity between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Henkin surname identified as White, accounting for 94.50% in 2000 that slightly increased to 94.79% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander maintained a steady presence at around 1.24-1.25%. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2% in 2000 to just under 3% in 2010 - a 49% increase. Those identifying with two or more races were present in 2000 but not in 2010, while Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were not represented in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.5% | 94.79% | 0.31% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2.98% | 49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.25% | 1.24% | -0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |