Explore the Family Name Hennigh
The meaning of Hennigh
Americanized form of German Hennig. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hennigh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hennigh has seen a slight shift between the years 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 57,849th most common surname, while in 2010, it dropped slightly to 59,017th place, marking a 2.02% decrease in rank. However, the count of individuals with this last name increased by 4.26%, from 329 people in 2000 to 343 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #59,017 | -2.02% |
| Count | 329 | 343 | 4.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hennigh
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed that the majority of individuals with the surname Hennigh identify as White, although there was a minor drop of 1.31% between 2000 and 2010. Meanwhile, those who identify as belonging to two or more races saw an increase of 30.84%. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, a category which had previously been at 0. This data underlines the fluidity and diversity of ethnic identities within the United States.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.83% | 93.59% | -1.31% |
| Two or More Races | 3.34% | 4.37% | 30.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |