Explore the Family Name Hessinger
The meaning of Hessinger
German: 1. habitational name for someone from Hessingen near Brilon in Westphalia. 2. possibly a variant of Hassinger, from the personal name Hasso (see Hassing).
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How common is the last name Hessinger in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hessinger saw a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held a rank of 56,120 but by 2010 its rank had plummeted to 80,419, reflecting a decline of 43.3%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a considerable reduction from 341 in 2000 to 236 in 2010, which translates to a drop of approximately 30.79%. As a proportion per 100k, the presence of this surname fell from 0.13 to 0.08 during the same period, registering a negative change of 38.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #80,419 | -43.3% |
| Count | 341 | 236 | -30.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.08 | -38.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hessinger
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals named Hessinger identify as White, with percentages of 96.48% in 2000 and 95.34% in 2010. The data shows no representation for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in either year. Interestingly, while there was a slight representation (2.05%) of those identifying with two or more races in 2000, this figure dropped to 0% by 2010. Similarly, there was no Hispanic representation in 2000, however, by 2010 there was a small emergence with 3.81% identifying as such.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.48% | 95.34% | -1.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |