Explore the Family Name Henle
The meaning of Henle
German: from a pet form of Hans or Händel (see Handel 1). Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Henle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Henle saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname dropped from 39,378th place to 42,378th place, indicating a 7.62% decrease. In terms of actual counts, the number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased slightly from 526 to 512, a drop of about 2.66%. Moreover, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k people fell by 10.53%, from 0.19 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,378 | #42,378 | -7.62% |
| Count | 526 | 512 | -2.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Henle
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Henle surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify their ethnicity as White. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a minor increase in the proportion of White individuals with this surname from 96.01% to 96.48%. Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also increased during this period, rising by 36.84% from 1.14% to 1.56%. On the other hand, the figures for those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.71% to zero. The data did not record any individuals with the Henle surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.01% | 96.48% | 0.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.56% | 36.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |