Explore the Family Name Hennen
The meaning of Hennen
German and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Henne, a pet form of Heinrich (Dutch Hendrik) or Hans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hennen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hennen has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hennen ranked 11,410 in popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to rank 11,322, representing a change of 0.77%. The total count of individuals with this surname also rose from 2,533 to 2,787 over the decade, a growth rate of 10.03%. Despite these changes, the proportion of those named Hennen per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.94.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,410 | #11,322 | 0.77% |
| Count | 2,533 | 2,787 | 10.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.94 | 0.94 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hennen
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hennen, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.32% of those carrying the Hennen name identified as White, a figure which decreased slightly to 95.84% by 2010. There were small increases in the percentages of individuals identifying as Hispanic (from 0.79% to 1.44%) and Black (from 0.51% to 0.79%). Those declaring two or more races also increased from 0.83% to 1.22%. No changes were recorded in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.32% | 95.84% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 0.79% | 1.44% | 82.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 1.22% | 46.99% |
| Black | 0.51% | 0.79% | 54.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |