Explore the Family Name Henze
The meaning of Henze
North German: from a pet form of the personal name Heinrich or from a variant of Hans. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Dieter, Fritz, Gerhardt, Heinrich, Heinz, Juergen, Matthias.
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How common is the last name Henze in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Henze saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 18,712th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to rank 19,852, representing a decrease of about 6.09%. The census count also showed a minimal decrease with 1,356 instances of the surname recorded in 2000 and 1,354 in 2010, indicating a marginal drop of 0.15%. The proportion of individuals named Henze per 100,000 decreased by 8% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,712 | #19,852 | -6.09% |
| Count | 1,356 | 1,354 | -0.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.46 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Henze
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Henze. In 2000, 98.30% of people with this surname identified as White, decreasing to 96.23% by 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic rose dramatically from 0.66% to 2.36%, marking a 257.58% increase. In addition, those identifying with two or more races increased from 0.44% to 0.59%, a growth of 34.09%. There was no change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.3% | 96.23% | -2.11% |
| Hispanic | 0.66% | 2.36% | 257.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0.44% | 0.59% | 34.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.37% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |