Explore the Family Name Hennis
The meaning of Hennis
1. English: variant of Ennis. 2. Dutch: variant of Hennes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hennis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hennis has seen an increase in the United States over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 19,852nd and this improved to 17,975th in 2010, marking a 9.45% rise. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 1,253 to 1,554 during the same period, experiencing a growth rate of 24.02%. There was also an enhancement in its proportion per 100,000 residents, which went up from 0.46 to 0.53, indicating a 15.22% escalation.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,852 | #17,975 | 9.45% |
| Count | 1,253 | 1,554 | 24.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.53 | 15.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hennis
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the surname Hennis identify as White, although there was a minor reduction from 93.77% in 2000 to 90.99% in 2010. The next largest ethnic group was those identifying as Black, which saw a significant increase from 2.87% to 4.83%, growing by 68.29%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population with this surname more than doubled from 1.20% to 2.51%, marking a 109.17% surge. The percentage of people identifying with two or more races decreased slightly from 1.44% to 1.09%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.77% | 90.99% | -2.96% |
| Black | 2.87% | 4.83% | 68.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 2.51% | 109.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 1.09% | -24.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |