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

Heimbuck, 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 Heimbuck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Heimbuck in America

Heimbuck is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Heimbuck surname appeared 140 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 Heimbuck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Heimbuck 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 Heimbuck

The surname HEIMBUCK has its origins in Germany, emerging in the early 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German words "heim," meaning "home," and "buck," referring to a male deer or buck. Thus, the name may have initially been associated with individuals residing near wooded areas or those who were hunters or foresters.

The earliest known records of the HEIMBUCK surname can be traced back to the town of Heidelberg in the modern-day state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. In 1532, a document mentions a certain Hans HEIMBUCK, a local landowner and hunter. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by that time.

Throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, variations in the spelling of the surname emerged, such as HEIMBUCH, HEIMBUCKE, and HEIMBUCHE. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping during that era.

One notable figure bearing the HEIMBUCK name was Johann HEIMBUCK (1620-1687), a renowned clockmaker from the city of Augsburg. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by nobility and wealthy merchants throughout Europe, and several of his works are now preserved in museums.

In the 18th century, the HEIMBUCK name appeared in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria, Saxony, and Hesse. Records from this period include Friedrich HEIMBUCK (1732-1801), a prominent lawyer and legal scholar who authored several influential treatises on property law.

As the 19th century progressed, some members of the HEIMBUCK family migrated to other parts of Europe and even across the Atlantic to the United States and Canada. One such individual was Wilhelm HEIMBUCK (1825-1901), who settled in Pennsylvania and established a successful brewing company that operated until the early 20th century.

Towards the end of the 19th century, the HEIMBUCK name became associated with the growing steel industry in Germany. Carl HEIMBUCK (1867-1932) was a pioneering metallurgist who developed innovative techniques for strengthening and tempering steel alloys, which were widely adopted by German manufacturers.

Throughout its history, the HEIMBUCK surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, professionals, and entrepreneurs. While its origins can be traced back to the early modern period in Germany, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural exchanges that have shaped many family histories.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Heimbuck

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

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

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