Explore the Family Name Hensen
The meaning of Hensen
Dutch, North German, and Danish: patronymic from the personal names Hans or Heinrich.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hensen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hensen has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 20,298th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 21,320th, marking a decrease of 5.03%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Hensen surname marginally increased from 1,219 in 2000 to 1,229 in 2010, a growth of 0.82%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,298 | #21,320 | -5.03% |
| Count | 1,219 | 1,229 | 0.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.42 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hensen
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Hensen surname identify as White, with an increase from 89.42% in 2000 to 90.40% in 2010. Notably, there was a significant increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 3.28% in 2000 to 3.99% in 2010, representing a 21.65% change. Conversely, those identifying as Black reduced from 3.94% to 3.17%, indicating a decrease of 19.54%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native was at 0.74% and 0.82% respectively in 2000, but the data for 2010 was suppressed (S) for privacy reasons. Those who identified with two or more races saw a marginal increase from 1.80% in 2000 to 1.87% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.42% | 90.4% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic | 3.28% | 3.99% | 21.65% |
| Black | 3.94% | 3.17% | -19.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 1.87% | 3.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.74% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.82% | 0% | 0% |