Explore the Family Name Henrichs
The meaning of Henrichs
North German: patronymic from Henrich.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Henrichs in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Henrichs has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 12,961st most popular surname, while in 2010 it slipped to the 13,583rd position, representing a decline of 4.8%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 2,169 in 2000 to 2,232 in 2010, marking a growth of 2.9%. The proportion per 100,000 population also decreased slightly by 5% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,961 | #13,583 | -4.8% |
| Count | 2,169 | 2,232 | 2.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.8 | 0.76 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Henrichs
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Henrichs based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we see that the majority identify as White, with 97.33% in 2000 and 96.24% in 2010. However, there was a small decrease of 1.12% over the decade. Hispanics represented 1.75% of the Henrichs population in 2000, increasing to 1.93% in 2010, an increase of 10.29%. The representation of those claiming two or more ethnicities also rose from 0.41% in 2000 to 0.58% in 2010, a significant increase of 41.46%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asians/Pacific Islanders and American Indians and Alaskan Natives with this surname registered changes, but the exact numbers in both years were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.33% | 96.24% | -1.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 1.93% | 10.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0.41% | 0.58% | 41.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.54% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.32% | 0% | 0% |