Explore the Family Name Henri
The meaning of Henri
French and West Indian (mainly Haiti): variant of Henry 1. History: This surname is listed in the register of Huguenot ancestors recognized by the Huguenot Society of South Carolina. Some characteristic forenames: French/Haitian Eloi, Gilles, Hermance, Hermite, Jacques, Jean Michel, Laurier, Luckner.
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How common is the last name Henri in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Henri has seen an increase between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Henri ranked 36,189 in popularity with a count of 585, which equates to approximately 0.22 per 100,000 people bearing this surname. By 2010, the popularity rank improved to 32,792 with an increased count of 700, or roughly 0.24 per 100,000 people. This represents a growth rate of about 9.39% in ranking and a 19.66% increase in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,189 | #32,792 | 9.39% |
| Count | 585 | 700 | 19.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.24 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Henri
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Henri has also shifted over the same decade, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the largest segment identified as White (61.88%), followed by Black (25.47%), and Hispanic (6.67%). Those identifying with two or more races made up 4.62%. However, by 2010, while White remained the largest group, its percentage had decreased to 57.43%. The proportion of those identifying as Black increased significantly to 31.86%, overtaking the multi-racial segment that dropped to 2.14%. The proportion of Hispanics experienced a slight rise from 6.67% to 6.71%. No respondents identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.88% | 57.43% | -7.19% |
| Black | 25.47% | 31.86% | 25.09% |
| Hispanic | 6.67% | 6.71% | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 4.62% | 2.14% | -53.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |