Explore the Family Name Hense
The meaning of Hense
North German and Dutch: variant of Hensen. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Fritz, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hense in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hense has seen a slight decrease in rank from 46,000 in 2000 to 48,347 in 2010, marking a change of -5.1%. However, the count of this surname remained stable at 437 individuals during both years. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with the Hense surname per 100,000 people decreased by 6.25% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,000 | #48,347 | -5.1% |
| Count | 437 | 437 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hense
When looking at the ethnic identity of those with the Hense surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander was 1.60% in 2000 but was suppressed in 2010 due to privacy concerns. A new category emerged in 2010 with 4.58% identifying as two or more races. Those identifying as White made up the majority, although their percentage dropped from 89.93% to 84.67%. The Hispanic population increased significantly, rising by 61.95%. Meanwhile, the Black community saw a decline from 4.12% to 3.43%. No change was noted for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.93% | 84.67% | -5.85% |
| Hispanic | 2.97% | 4.81% | 61.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.58% | 0% |
| Black | 4.12% | 3.43% | -16.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |