Explore the Family Name Hesselink
The meaning of Hesselink
Dutch: habitational name from any of several farmhouses so named, located in Overijssel and Gelderland, once inhabited by a certain Hessel and his kin (see Hessel).
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How common is the last name Hesselink in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Hesselink" is not particularly common in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked 55,237th most popular and slightly declined in popularity by 2010, when it fell to the 58,182nd position. This represents a change rate of -5.33%. However, the count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 348 in 2000 to 349 in 2010 (a growth rate of 0.29%), but the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #58,182 | -5.33% |
| Count | 348 | 349 | 0.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hesselink
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Hesselink" is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In the year 2000, about 96.84% of individuals with this last name identified as White, and this percentage slightly increased to 97.42% in 2010. No significant presence of this surname was found among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The data did not indicate any individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.84% | 97.42% | 0.6% |
| 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% |