Explore the Family Name Heyn
The meaning of Heyn
German and Dutch: variant of Hein. In North America, this surname may also be an altered form of the more common Dutch variant Heijn. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Arno, Hermann, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Heyn in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Heyn has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Heyn ranked 24,471 and then fell by 5.03 percent to rank 25,701 in 2010. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname Heyn marginally increased from 958 in 2000 to 959 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 8.33 percent, showing that while the absolute number of people named Heyn remained largely stable, its relative frequency among all surnames declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,471 | #25,701 | -5.03% |
| Count | 958 | 959 | 0.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.33 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heyn
Looking at the data on ethnicity from the Decennial U.S. Census, we observe shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Heyn. In 2000, a significant majority (96.56 percent) of those bearing the surname identified as White. This percentage decreased slightly to 94.99 in 2010. Over the same period, there was an increase in the percentage of individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander and of two or more races carrying the Heyn surname, with an increase of 161.54 percent and 128.77 percent respectively. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a small decrease of 6.59 percent. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native with the Heyn surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.56% | 94.99% | -1.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 1.67% | 128.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 1.56% | -6.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 1.36% | 161.54% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |