Explore the Family Name Hensch
The meaning of Hensch
German: from a pet form of the personal name Johannes (see Henschel). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Hensch in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hensch has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 49,671st most popular surname in the United States, jumping slightly in 2010 to 49,268th place, marking a change of 0.81%. The number of individuals bearing this name also increased from 397 to 427, a growth of approximately 7.56%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 6.67%, from 0.15 to 0.14, indicating that while the absolute numbers have increased, the overall prevalence has decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,671 | #49,268 | 0.81% |
| Count | 397 | 427 | 7.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hensch
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hensch remained consistent between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with the percentage marginally increasing from 95.72% to 95.78%. On the other hand, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease, falling from 2.27% to 1.64%, a change of -27.75%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.72% | 95.78% | 0.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 1.64% | -27.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |