Find out how popular the last name Heckroth is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Heckroth.

Heckroth, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Heckroth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Heckroth in America

Heckroth is the 90495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Heckroth surname appeared 204 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Heckroth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Heckroth to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Heckroth

The surname Heckroth originated in Germany, with its earliest documented mentions dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "Hecke," meaning "hedge," combined with the word "Roth," referring to a clearing or an area of reddish soil. This suggests that the name may have initially been given to individuals who lived near a hedge or in a reddish-soiled area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Heckroth can be found in the town records of Wittenberg, Germany, from the year 1588, where a certain Hans Heckroth is mentioned as a resident. Another notable early record is from the city of Cologne, where a Johannes Heckroth is listed in the municipal archives from the year 1612.

In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread across various regions of Germany, with records indicating Heckroths residing in areas such as Saxony, Bavaria, and the Rhineland. During this period, variations in spelling, such as Heckeroth and Heckeroth, were also common.

One of the earliest known individuals bearing this surname was Johann Heckroth, a German theologian and professor who lived from 1592 to 1657. He was a prominent figure in the Lutheran Church and served as a professor of theology at the University of Leipzig.

Another notable figure was Friedrich Heckroth, a German composer and organist who lived from 1715 to 1778. He is best known for his contributions to church music and his works for organ.

In the 19th century, the Heckroth name gained further recognition with the birth of August Heckroth (1820-1897), a German-American journalist and writer who played a significant role in the development of the German-American press in the United States.

Joachim Heckroth (1866-1931) was a German architect known for his work on various public buildings and churches in the Rhine region. His most notable contribution was the design of the Romanesque Revival-style St. Joseph's Church in Cologne.

Karl Heckroth (1892-1962) was a German-American artist and illustrator who gained acclaim for his work in the field of advertising and commercial art. His illustrations appeared in numerous magazines and advertising campaigns during the early to mid-20th century.

Throughout its history, the surname Heckroth has been closely associated with its German origins and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and professionals, leaving their mark on the cultural and intellectual landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Heckroth

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Heckroth.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Heckroth was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Heckroth has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Heckroth was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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