Explore the Family Name Henningsen
The meaning of Henningsen
Danish, Norwegian, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Henning 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto, Gerhard, Guenter, Heinrich, Ingo, Klaus, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Henningsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Henningsen saw a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Henningsen ranked 16,249 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had fallen to 16,720, representing a decrease of 2.9%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,634 to 1,711 during the same period, which is an increase of 4.71%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped slightly, from 0.61 to 0.58.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,249 | #16,720 | -2.9% |
| Count | 1,634 | 1,711 | 4.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.58 | -4.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Henningsen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Henningsen also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.45% of Henningsens identified as White, but this fell to 94.51% by 2010. The percentage of Henningsens identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.71% to 2.57%, while those identifying with two or more races rose from 0.55% to 1.52%. Notably, there were no Henningsens identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Asian/Pacific Islander representation among Henningsens remained stable at 0.99%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 94.51% | -2.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 2.57% | 50.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0.55% | 1.52% | 176.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.55% | 0% | 0% |