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

Heitger, 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 Heitger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Heitger in America

Heitger is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Heitger surname appeared 176 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 Heitger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Heitger 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 Heitger

The surname HEITGER is believed to have originated in Germany, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. Its earliest known spelling was "Heitjer," which is thought to derive from the Old German word "heit," meaning "heath" or "heathland." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived or worked on a heathland or near a heath-covered area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HEITGER can be found in the 14th-century records of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Bavaria. These records mention a family with the surname Heitjer, who were likely farmers or landowners in the region. Over time, the spelling evolved to its modern form, HEITGER.

In the 16th century, the name HEITGER appeared in various documents and records throughout southern Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. This indicates that the name had spread across these areas, likely due to migration and population movements during that period.

Notable individuals with the surname HEITGER include Johann Heitger (1492-1567), a prominent merchant and banker in the city of Augsburg during the Renaissance. His family's wealth and influence were instrumental in the economic and cultural development of the city.

Another noteworthy figure was Katharina Heitger (1555-1621), a renowned herbalist and midwife in the town of Freiburg im Breisgau. Her expertise in traditional medicine and her dedication to serving the local community earned her great respect during her lifetime.

In the 18th century, the name HEITGER was associated with the brewing industry in the city of Munich. Georg Heitger (1713-1789) was a renowned master brewer whose innovative techniques and recipes helped establish Munich's reputation for producing high-quality beer.

During the 19th century, the HEITGER name gained prominence in the field of education. Anna Heitger (1824-1889) was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in the Grand Duchy of Baden. She founded several schools for girls and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities.

In more recent times, Hans Heitger (1902-1975) was a respected philosopher and academic who taught at the University of Tübingen. His works on phenomenology and existentialism made significant contributions to the philosophical discourse of the 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Heitger

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

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

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