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

Heiman, 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 Heiman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Heiman in America

Heiman is the 8144th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Heiman surname appeared 4,070 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Heiman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Heiman 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 Heiman

The surname "HEIMAN" has its origins in Germany, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to be derived from the German word "heim," which means "home" or "homestead." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in a particular home or village.

One of the earliest known references to the name "HEIMAN" can be found in the records of the town of Heidelberg, where a certain Johannes Heiman was mentioned in a document from 1562. This record provides valuable insight into the early use and spelling of the name.

In the 17th century, the "HEIMAN" surname began to spread across various regions of Germany, with families bearing the name settling in areas such as Saxony and Bavaria. During this period, variations in spelling emerged, with forms like "Heimann," "Heymann," and "Heyman" appearing in various records.

One notable individual with the "HEIMAN" surname was Johann Heiman, a German theologian and author who lived from 1585 to 1647. He wrote several influential works on religious topics and served as a minister in various churches throughout his life.

Another individual of historical significance was Wilhelm Heiman, a German businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1819 to 1892. He founded a successful trading company and used his wealth to support various charitable causes, including the construction of schools and hospitals.

In the 19th century, the "HEIMAN" surname began to spread beyond Germany, with families emigrating to other parts of Europe and even to North America. One notable example is Otto Heiman, a German-American businessman who lived from 1854 to 1936. He founded a successful brewing company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and played a significant role in the city's industrial development.

Another prominent individual with the "HEIMAN" surname was Sophie Heiman, a German artist and sculptor who lived from 1870 to 1944. Her works were widely acclaimed, and she is considered one of the pioneers of modern sculpture in Germany.

Finally, it is worth mentioning Ernst Heiman, a German physicist who lived from 1887 to 1960. He made significant contributions to the field of solid-state physics and is remembered for his groundbreaking research on the behavior of electrons in metals.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Heiman

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

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 Heiman 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 Heiman 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 Heiman was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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