Explore the Family Name Heyse
The meaning of Heyse
1. North German: variant of Heise. 2. Flemish and Dutch: cognate of German Heise. In North America, this surname may also be an altered form of the variant Heijse. Some characteristic forenames: German Gunther, Bernd, Heinz.
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How common is the last name Heyse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Heyse experienced a marginal decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,420th among all U.S. surnames, but by 2010 it had slipped to 55,386th, marking a decrease of 3.68 percent. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the Heyse name increased slightly from 363 to 371, indicating a growth of 2.2 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #55,386 | -3.68% |
| Count | 363 | 371 | 2.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heyse
Ethnically, the census data points towards a predominantly White identity for people with the surname Heyse. Nearly 98 percent or more of Heyses were found to identify as White in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase of 0.32 percent over the decade. A small percentage, 1.65 percent in 2000 decreasing to 1.35 percent in 2010, identified as Hispanic. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian/Alaskan Native during either census year. This information is derived from the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.8% | 98.11% | 0.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 1.35% | -18.18% |
| 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% |