2000
#134,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hengl
A surname derived from a Germanic personal name composed of elements meaning "stallion" and "linden tree".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Hengl. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hengl 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Hengl in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hengl, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hengl
The surname "HENGL" is believed to have originated in Germany during the medieval period. It is a locational surname, derived from the name of a specific place or region. The earliest records of this surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.
One of the earliest known references to the name "HENGL" can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the Kingdom of Saxony, dating back to the year 1285. This document mentions a certain "Henricus Hengl" from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
The surname "HENGL" is believed to have evolved from the Old High German word "hengil," which means "a small hill" or "a slope." It is likely that the name was initially given to someone who lived near or on a small hill or slope, thus giving rise to the locational surname.
In the 14th century, the name "HENGL" appeared in various records and manuscripts across southern Germany. One notable example is the Bavarian Chancery Records of 1398, which mentions a "Johannes Hengl" from the city of Munich.
Throughout the centuries, several individuals with the surname "HENGL" have made notable contributions in various fields. One such individual was Hans Hengl (1520-1589), a German painter and engraver from Nuremberg, renowned for his religious paintings and woodcuts.
Another notable figure was Johann Hengl (1678-1752), a German composer and organist who served as the court organist to the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg. His compositions, particularly his organ works, were highly influential during the Baroque period.
In the 19th century, Friedrich Hengl (1815-1889) was a German educator and writer who authored several textbooks and educational materials. He was known for his innovative teaching methods and his efforts to promote education in rural areas.
Another significant figure was Katharina Hengl (1888-1964), a German political activist and a prominent figure in the German women's rights movement. She played a crucial role in advocating for women's suffrage and equal rights in the early 20th century.
Lastly, the name "HENGL" can also be associated with the city of Henglarn, a small town in the district of Ansbach in Bavaria, Germany. It is possible that the surname originated from this specific location, although the exact connection remains uncertain.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hengl
Among Census respondents with the surname Hengl, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Hengl 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 Hengl surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.9% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino7.4% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hengl
Hengl 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
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-10 bearers (-8.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,732 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+2 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,834 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,037 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.6%) | Down 19,732 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.9%) | Up 2,834 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 Hengl 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 | #153,769 | #150,935 | 1.8% |
| Count | 106 | 108 | 1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hengl bearers went from 106 to 108 (+1.9% change). The surname moved up 2,834 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #150,935.
FAQ
Hengl surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hengl?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Hengl. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Hengl?
Hengl ranks #150,935 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 108 people with the surname Hengl. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), 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 Hengl.
Has Hengl become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hengl went from 106 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 2 (+1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Hengl?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hengl, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). 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 Hengl in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.9% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hengl appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.9%), Hispanic (7.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). 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 Hengl (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 Hengl mean?
A surname derived from a Germanic personal name composed of elements meaning "stallion" and "linden tree". 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 Hengl (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 share the surname Hengl?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.