2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hegenbarth
A topographic surname referring to someone living near a hedge or fence.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Hegenbarth. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hegenbarth surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Hegenbarth in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hegenbarth, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hegenbarth
The surname Hegenbarth is of German origin, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from a combination of the Old German words "hagen" meaning a hedge or enclosure, and "bart" which refers to a beard, suggesting that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive term for someone who lived near a hedge or enclosure and had a notable beard.
This surname was predominantly found in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, where it first appeared in written records as early as the 13th century. One of the earliest known references to the name can be traced back to a document from the year 1279, which mentions a certain "Heinricus Hegenbarth" residing in the town of Esslingen, near Stuttgart.
In the 15th century, the Hegenbarth surname is mentioned in the Würzburg Episcopal registers, indicating its presence in the region of Franconia. A notable figure from this era was Hans Hegenbarth, a respected master craftsman and woodcarver who lived in Nuremberg between 1450 and 1525.
As the name spread across Germany, variations in spelling emerged, such as Hegenbart, Hegenbarthen, and Heginbart. Some of these variations may have been influenced by local dialects or scribal errors in record-keeping.
In the 17th century, the Hegenbarth name appeared in church records from the town of Marktredwitz in Upper Franconia, where a family of that name played a prominent role in the local community. One notable individual was Johann Hegenbarth (1620-1684), a respected scholar and theologian who served as the rector of the local Latin school.
Another significant figure was Friedrich Hegenbarth (1745-1819), a German painter and engraver from Dresden, who gained recognition for his intricate copperplate engravings and portraits of notable figures of his time.
Throughout history, the Hegenbarth surname has been carried by various individuals across different professions, including scholars, artisans, and clergy members. While not a particularly widespread name, it has maintained a distinct presence in parts of Germany, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and linguistic diversity of the region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hegenbarth
Among Census respondents with the surname Hegenbarth, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Hegenbarth bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hegenbarth surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.1% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino8.8% · 10
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.7% · 3
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hegenbarth
Hegenbarth appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+5 bearers (+4.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,311 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.6%) | Up 4,311 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hegenbarth surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #151,532 | #147,221 | 2.8% |
| Count | 108 | 113 | 4.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hegenbarth bearers went from 108 to 113 (+4.6% change). The surname moved up 4,311 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #147,221.
FAQ
Hegenbarth surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hegenbarth?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Hegenbarth. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Hegenbarth?
Hegenbarth ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 113 people with the surname Hegenbarth. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Hegenbarth.
Has Hegenbarth become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hegenbarth went from 108 recorded bearers to 113. That is an increase of 5 (+4.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Hegenbarth?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hegenbarth, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hegenbarth in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.1% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hegenbarth appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.1%), Hispanic (8.8%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hegenbarth (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hegenbarth mean?
A topographic surname referring to someone living near a hedge or fence. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hegenbarth (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Hegenbarth?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.