2000
#117,538
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 137
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Henderer
A surname of Scottish origin implying one who apprehended or seized.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Henderer. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Henderer 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Henderer in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Henderer, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.5%) and Black (3.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Henderer
The surname HENDERER is of German origin, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where the name was likely derived from the German word "henner," which referred to a person who raised or worked with hens or poultry.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the HENDERER name can be traced back to a manuscript from the late 13th century, which mentions a family residing in the town of Augsburg. This document, a record of land ownership and taxation, lists a certain "Heinrich Henderer" as a landowner in the area.
As the name spread across German-speaking regions, it underwent various spelling variations, such as "Hennerer" and "Hendrer." These variations were likely influenced by local dialects and scribal errors in the transcription of records.
In the 16th century, the HENDERER name gained prominence with the birth of Johann Henderer (1516-1586), a renowned theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. Johann was born in Nuremberg and later became a professor at the University of Tübingen, where he taught theology and Hebrew.
Another notable figure bearing the HENDERER name was Christoph Henderer (1677-1744), a German composer and organist from Nuremberg. He is best known for his contributions to the development of the organ concerto genre and his compositions for the organ and harpsichord.
Moving forward in time, the 19th century saw the birth of Friedrich Henderer (1823-1892), a German painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and depictions of rural life. His works were widely exhibited and can be found in various museums across Germany.
In the realm of literature, the HENDERER name is associated with Hans Henderer (1892-1968), a German novelist and short story writer. He gained recognition for his works exploring themes of rural life and the challenges faced by farmers and villagers in the early 20th century.
The HENDERER surname has also been linked to several notable place names throughout German-speaking regions. For instance, the village of Henderersdorf in Upper Austria is believed to have derived its name from a family bearing the HENDERER surname who once resided in the area.
While the HENDERER name has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration patterns. However, the earliest recorded instances and historical references remain centered around the German-speaking regions of Europe.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Henderer
Among Census respondents with the surname Henderer, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.5%) and Black (3.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Henderer 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 Henderer surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.5% · 105
- Two or more races7.5% · 9
- Black or African American3.3% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Henderer
Henderer appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#129,825
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
-6 bearers (-4.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,287 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-11 bearers (-8.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,224 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #117,538 | 137 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #129,825 | 131 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-4.4%) | Down 12,287 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-8.4%) | Down 12,224 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 Henderer 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 | #129,825 | #142,049 | -9.4% |
| Count | 131 | 120 | -8.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Henderer bearers went from 131 to 120 (-8.4% change). The surname moved down 12,224 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,825 to #142,049.
FAQ
Henderer surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Henderer?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Henderer. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Henderer?
Henderer ranks #142,049 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 120 people with the surname Henderer. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), 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 Henderer.
Has Henderer become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Henderer went from 131 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 11 (-8.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #129,825 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Henderer?
Among Census respondents with the surname Henderer, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.5%) and Black (3.3%). 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 Henderer in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.5% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Henderer appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.5%), Two or More Races (7.5%), Black (3.3%). 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 Henderer (2000, 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 Henderer mean?
A surname of Scottish origin implying one who apprehended or seized. 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 Henderer (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 people are called Henderer?
See how many people have the last name Henderer on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.