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

Heimuli, 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 Heimuli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Heimuli in America

Heimuli is the 82908th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Heimuli surname appeared 227 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 Heimuli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Heimuli 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 Heimuli

The surname Heimuli has its origins in the Sami language, spoken by the indigenous Sami people of northern Scandinavia and the Kola Peninsula in Russia. The name is believed to have originated in the 16th century in the region of Finnmark, Norway.

The name Heimuli is derived from the Sami words "heibmi" meaning "home" and "ul" meaning "person" or "dweller". Thus, the name Heimuli can be interpreted as "a person from a homestead" or "a home dweller". This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who lived in a specific homestead or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Heimuli can be found in the Norwegian Census of 1801, where a family with the surname Heimuli is listed as residing in the village of Karasjok, located in the interior of Finnmark county. The spelling of the name appears to have varied slightly over time, with variations such as Heimulli and Hemulli being recorded in different documents.

The Heimuli surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest was Niels Heimuli (1760-1832), a Sami reindeer herder and hunter from the Karasjok area, who was known for his extensive knowledge of the local terrain and his skills in traditional Sami crafts.

Another prominent figure was Inga Heimuli (1835-1912), a Sami artist and craftsperson from the village of Kautokeino. Her intricate woven tapestries and embroidered textiles depicting traditional Sami motifs and scenes from daily life are now highly sought after by collectors and museums.

In more recent times, Nils Heimuli (1908-1987) was a Sami writer and activist who played a significant role in the Sami language revival movement in the mid-20th century. His collection of short stories and poems, published in the Sami language, helped to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of the Sami people.

Lars Heimuli (1932-2014) was a renowned Sami musician and composer who helped to popularize traditional Sami music and instruments such as the jaw harp and the Sami drum. His compositions often drew inspiration from the natural landscapes and traditional stories of his people.

Lastly, Marit Heimuli (born 1962) is a contemporary Sami artist and sculptor known for her large-scale installations and public art pieces that explore themes of identity, displacement, and the relationship between the Sami people and the land.

These are just a few examples of the individuals who have carried the surname Heimuli throughout history, contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the Sami people and the regions they have inhabited for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Heimuli

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

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

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