Explore the Family Name Huenefeld
The meaning of Huenefeld
German (Hünefeld): habitational name from a place called Hünfeld in Hesse, or from other places called Hünefeld.
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How common is the last name Huenefeld in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Huenefeld has seen a slight fluctuation in its popularity over the years. The rank of this surname dropped from 59,611 in 2000 to 62,714 in 2010, showing a decline of 5.21%. However, the count of people with this surname saw a minor increase from 317 to 319 within the same period, indicating a growth rate of 0.63%. In terms of proportion per 100k people, there was a slight decrease from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, reflecting an 8.33% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #62,714 | -5.21% |
| Count | 317 | 319 | 0.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huenefeld
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the Huenefeld surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 98.42% of those named Huenefeld identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly to 95.61% by 2010. Interestingly, the year 2010 marked the first time individuals bearing the Huenefeld name identified as Hispanic, accounting for 2.82% of the total. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all recorded zero values in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.42% | 95.61% | -2.86% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.82% | 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% |