2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Heimall
A surname derived from the Old Norse 'heimall' meaning 'all-encompassing' or 'world-embracing'.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Heimall. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Heimall 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Heimall in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Heimall, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.4%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Heimall
The surname HEIMALL has its origins in the German language, tracing back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German words "heim" meaning "home" and "all" meaning "all" or "complete," suggesting a connection to a homestead or an estate.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the HEIMALL surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. This document mentions a certain "Heinricus Heimall" from the town of Erfurt.
In the 14th century, the HEIMALL name appeared in various records from the Rhineland region of Germany, particularly in the towns of Cologne and Aachen. These records include mentions of individuals such as "Johannes Heimall" (born around 1320) and "Gerhardus Heimall" (born circa 1350), who were likely merchants or craftsmen.
During the 15th century, the HEIMALL surname spread to other parts of Germany, including Bavaria and Württemberg. One notable figure from this period was Peter HEIMALL (1435-1498), a renowned scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Heidelberg.
In the 16th century, the HEIMALL name was found in the records of the city of Nuremberg, where a family of that name was involved in the production of fine textiles. One member, Hans HEIMALL (1520-1587), was a respected weaver and guild member.
As the centuries progressed, the HEIMALL surname continued to be documented across various regions of Germany and neighboring countries. In the 18th century, a notable HEIMALL was Johann Friedrich HEIMALL (1718-1792), a composer and organist from Saxony who contributed to the development of church music.
Another significant figure was Wilhelm HEIMALL (1845-1912), a German entrepreneur who founded the HEIMALL Brewing Company in Munich, which became one of the largest and most successful breweries in Bavaria during the late 19th century.
While the HEIMALL surname originated in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, the name's historical roots and significance remain deeply tied to its Germanic heritage and the various individuals who have carried it throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Heimall
Among Census respondents with the surname Heimall, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.4%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Heimall 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 Heimall surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.8% · 91
- Hispanic or Latino10.4% · 11
- Two or more races3.8% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Heimall
Heimall 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
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 289 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Up 289 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 Heimall 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 | #152,628 | #152,339 | 0.2% |
| Count | 107 | 106 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Heimall bearers went from 107 to 106 (-0.9% change). The surname moved up 289 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #152,339.
FAQ
Heimall surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Heimall?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Heimall. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Heimall?
Heimall ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Heimall. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Heimall.
Has Heimall become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Heimall went from 107 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Heimall?
Among Census respondents with the surname Heimall, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.4%) and Two or More Races (3.8%). 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 Heimall in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.8% (91 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Heimall appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.8%), Hispanic (10.4%), Two or More Races (3.8%). 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 Heimall (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 Heimall mean?
A surname derived from the Old Norse 'heimall' meaning 'all-encompassing' or 'world-embracing'. 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 Heimall (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 Americans have the surname Heimall?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.