Explore the Family Name Henz
The meaning of Henz
German: from a dialect pet form of the personal names Heinrich or Hans. Compare Hentz. Some characteristic forenames: German Siegfried.
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How common is the last name Henz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Henz has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Previously ranked at 60,706 in 2000, it fell to 67,519 in 2010, marking an 11.22% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 310 to 292 during this period, showing a 5.81% decrease. As a result, the proportion of the population with the Henz surname per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09%, going from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #67,519 | -11.22% |
| Count | 310 | 292 | -5.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Henz
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of people with the Henz surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease in this group from 92.58% to 90.07%. Meanwhile, those identifying as having two or more races increased slightly from 2.26% to 2.40%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a slight decrease from 3.55% to 3.42%. Interestingly, the Black population within the Henz surname group appeared in 2010, accounting for 3.08%, whereas in 2000, it was not represented. There were no changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with these groups remaining at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.58% | 90.07% | -2.71% |
| Hispanic | 3.55% | 3.42% | -3.66% |
| Black | 0% | 3.08% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.26% | 2.4% | 6.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |