Explore the Family Name Heschke
The meaning of Heschke
German: from a pet form of the female personal name Heseke (see Heesch).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heschke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Heschke has slightly decreased over the course of a decade. The rank of the surname fell by 1.86% from 66,878 in 2000 to 68,122 in 2010. However, the count or number of people with the surname Heschke actually increased by 4.71%, from 276 in 2000 to 289 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #68,122 | -1.86% |
| Count | 276 | 289 | 4.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heschke
The ethnicity breakdown of the surname Heschke, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has predominantly been of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 98.55% identified as White, slightly dipping to 98.27% in 2010. The data reveals no significant representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native backgrounds. There were also no reported instances of individuals identifying with two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.55% | 98.27% | -0.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |