Explore the Family Name Hennes
The meaning of Hennes
1. German: patronymic from the personal name Henn. 2. Dutch: of German origin (see 1 above), or a variant of Hannes.
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How common is the last name Hennes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hennes has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hennes ranked 21,754th in popularity among all surnames in the United States and this dropped down to 26,516th place by 2010, a decrease of 21.89%. The total count of individuals with the Hennes surname also declined from 1,115 in 2000 to 920 in 2010, marking a decrease of 17.49%. The proportion per 100k people owning the name Hennes was reduced by 24.39%, dropping from 0.41 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,754 | #26,516 | -21.89% |
| Count | 1,115 | 920 | -17.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.31 | -24.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hennes
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Hennes identify as White, with a slight decrease from 96.14% in 2000 to 94.89% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities slightly decreased from 1.26% to 1.20% during the same period. There was no recorded change in people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was an increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic, which rose from 0.90% to 1.96%, and Black, which increased from 0.99% to 1.30%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.14% | 94.89% | -1.3% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 1.96% | 117.78% |
| Black | 0.99% | 1.3% | 31.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 1.2% | -4.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |