Explore the Family Name Henrichsen
The meaning of Henrichsen
Danish, Norwegian, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Henrich (see Henry 1). Compare Henricksen.
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How common is the last name Henrichsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Henrichsen has seen a slight increase in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname was recorded as 33,206 in 2000 and it moved up to 32,935 by 2010, marking a nominal growth of 0.82%. In terms of counts, the number of people with the Henrichsen last name grew by 7.24% from 649 in 2000 to 696 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant over the decade at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,206 | #32,935 | 0.82% |
| Count | 649 | 696 | 7.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Henrichsen
Ethnicity-wise, the Henrichsen surname is majorly associated with individuals identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.99% of people with this surname identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly to 92.10% by 2010. Notably, there was a significant rise in the percentage of people with this surname identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 1.23% in 2000 to 3.59% in 2010. This marks an increase of 191.87%. The surname also saw modest increases among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races. No individuals with the Henrichsen surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 92.1% | -4.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 3.59% | 191.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 1.58% | 13.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.92% | 1.15% | 25% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |