Explore the Family Name Henschel
The meaning of Henschel
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from a pet form of the personal name Johannes (see John) or, in some cases, from a pet form of Heinrich. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Horst, Dieter, Fritz, Gerhard, Guenter, Inge, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Henschel in the United States?
The surname Henschel, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has slightly declined in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 15,825th in terms of prevalence but dropped to the 16,494th position by 2010, demonstrating a decline of 4.23%. However, the actual count of people bearing the surname increased from 1,689 in 2000 to 1,742 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 3.14%. Despite this increase, the proportion of Henschels per 100,000 people decreased by 6.35% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,825 | #16,494 | -4.23% |
| Count | 1,689 | 1,742 | 3.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.59 | -6.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Henschel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Henschel surname was predominantly associated with white individuals in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage, however, dropped slightly from 97.93% to 95.92%. Meanwhile, there were considerable changes in other ethnic identities. The Hispanic population with the Henschel surname saw a significant rise of 283.33%, increasing from 0.36% in 2000 to 1.38% in 2010. Likewise, those identifying as belonging to two or more races also increased substantially from 0.41% to 1.44%. On the other hand, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives bearing the Henschel surname experienced declines of 22.03% and 17.07% respectively, while the black demographic witnessed a slight increase from 0.30% to 0.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.93% | 95.92% | -2.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0.41% | 1.44% | 251.22% |
| Hispanic | 0.36% | 1.38% | 283.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.46% | -22.03% |
| Black | 0.3% | 0.46% | 53.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.41% | 0.34% | -17.07% |