Explore the Family Name Hoenig
The meaning of Hoenig
1. East German (Hönig): variant of Heinig 1. Compare Honig. 2. German (Hönig): habitational name from a place so named in Bavaria. 3. Germanized form (Hönig) of Sorbian Hejnik (see Heinig 2, compare 1 above). 4. Jewish (Ashkenazic; Hönig): from the personal name Henich, a form of the Biblical name Hanoch, Henoch (see Enoch). Some characteristic forenames: German Aloysius, Egon, Gerhard, Helmuth, Hermann, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Hoenig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hoenig has notably decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hoenig was ranked 20,512th in terms of surname frequency but fell to the 28,408th position in 2010, representing a drop of 38.49%. Additionally, the number of people carrying the Hoenig surname decreased from 1,202 in 2000 to 840 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 30.12%. The proportion per 100k of the population with this surname also declined by 37.78% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,512 | #28,408 | -38.49% |
| Count | 1,202 | 840 | -30.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.28 | -37.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoenig
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Hoenig surname. Over the decade from 2000 to 2010, the percentage of individuals with the surname identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.25% to 95.95%, indicating a change of -1.34%. While those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic increased by 77.61% and 60.90% respectively, albeit from a low base. However, the census data showed no change in those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, suggesting that these groups are not prominently represented within the Hoenig surname. Notably, the representation of those identifying with two or more races decreased by 10.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 95.95% | -1.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 2.14% | 60.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 1.19% | 77.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0.67% | 0.6% | -10.45% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |