Explore the Family Name Heyl
The meaning of Heyl
German: variant of Heil.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heyl in the United States?
The surname Heyl, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 22,461st most popular, but by 2010, it had dropped to 26,189th, marking a decrease of 16.6%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased over this period, from 1,069 in 2000 to 934 in 2010, representing a decline of 12.63%. The proportion of people named Heyl per 100,000 also decreased by 20% during this time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,461 | #26,189 | -16.6% |
| Count | 1,069 | 934 | -12.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.32 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heyl
Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Heyl, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identify as White, although there were slight shifts in the ethnic breakdown between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 94.57% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 93.58% in 2010. People of Asian/Pacific Islander descent increased their proportion among those with the surname from 0.84% in 2000 to 1.18% in 2010, a rise of 40.48%. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic also increased, from 2.81% in 2000 to 3.64% in 2010, a hike of 29.54%. Those identifying as two or more races saw a slight decrease, from 1.59% in 2000 to 1.50% in 2010. The surname doesn't appear to be associated with Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native ethnic identities during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.57% | 93.58% | -1.05% |
| Hispanic | 2.81% | 3.64% | 29.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 1.5% | -5.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.84% | 1.18% | 40.48% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |