Explore the Family Name Heyboer
The meaning of Heyboer
Dutch: variant, mostly archaic or Americanized, of Heijboer, distinguishing nickname for someone whose farm was on or by heathland, from hei ‘heath’ + boer ‘farmer’.
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How common is the last name Heyboer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Heyboer saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,793rd, but by 2010, it had climbed to 37,899th—a 9.32% increase. The number of people with this surname likewise increased from 490 to 586 (a 19.59% jump) during this same period. As a result, the proportion per 100,000 people bearing the Heyboer name also increased from 0.18 to 0.2, reflecting an 11.11% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,793 | #37,899 | 9.32% |
| Count | 490 | 586 | 19.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.2 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heyboer
In terms of ethnicity, the census data suggests that the Heyboer surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, about 98.78% of those with the Heyboer surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 97.95% in 2010. During this period, there was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. However, there was a new emergence in the Hispanic category in 2010, with 0.85% of people with the Heyboer surname identifying as such. Again, all of these findings are based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.78% | 97.95% | -0.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |