Explore the Family Name Henzel
The meaning of Henzel
1. German: from a pet form of either the personal name Heinrich or Johannes (see John). 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Hensel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Henzel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Henzel saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 45,735th most common in the United States, but by 2010 it had climbed to 43,369th, a positive change of 5.17%. The number of individuals with the Henzel surname also grew during this period, from 440 in 2000 to 498 in 2010, a 13.18% increase. Consequently, the proportion of people named Henzel per 100k increased by 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,735 | #43,369 | 5.17% |
| Count | 440 | 498 | 13.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Henzel
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Henzel surname. In 2000, approximately 96.36% of those bearing the Henzel name identified as White, a figure that slightly decreased to 95.38% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.36% to 2.21%, a substantial increase of 62.50%. Additionally, the number of individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races increased from 1.14% in 2000 to 1.61% in 2010, indicating a growth of 41.23%. However, no individuals with the Henzel surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.36% | 95.38% | -1.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 2.21% | 62.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.61% | 41.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |