2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Henik
A surname derived from the Greek name "Henryk", meaning "home ruler".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Henik. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Henik 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Henik in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Henik, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Henik
The surname HENIK has its origins in the Czech Republic, dating back to the 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Czech word "heník," which means "little Henry." The name likely originated as a nickname or diminutive form of the more common name "Henrich" or "Heinrich."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the HENIK surname can be found in a historical document from the town of Chrudim, located in the eastern part of the Czech Republic. In this document, dated 1376, a man named Jan HENIK is mentioned as a landowner in the area.
Another notable reference to the HENIK name appears in the Moravian Land Records from the 15th century. These records document a family with the surname HENIK living in the region of Moravia, which was historically part of the Kingdom of Bohemia.
In the 16th century, the HENIK surname began to spread beyond the Czech lands. Records show that a family with this name settled in the town of Bautzen, located in the modern-day state of Saxony, Germany. This branch of the HENIK family was known for their involvement in the local textile industry.
One of the earliest known individuals with the HENIK surname was Václav HENIK, born in 1512 in the village of Žďár nad Sázavou, located in the present-day Czech Republic. Václav HENIK was a prominent figure in the Moravian Brethren, a Protestant religious movement that emerged during the Hussite Reformation.
Another notable figure with the HENIK surname was Jan HENIK, born in 1682 in the town of Litomyšl, located in the eastern part of the Czech Republic. Jan HENIK was a skilled artisan and woodcarver, and his work can still be seen in several churches and buildings throughout the region.
In the 19th century, the HENIK surname gained recognition in the field of academia. Josef HENIK, born in 1829 in the town of Tábor, was a renowned historian and professor at the University of Prague. He authored several books on the history of the Czech lands and the Hussite movement.
Another significant bearer of the HENIK surname was Antonín HENIK, born in 1875 in the village of Třebechovice pod Orebem. Antonín HENIK was a prominent Czech painter and a member of the renowned Mánes Union of Fine Arts, a influential artistic group in Prague.
Throughout history, the HENIK surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, from landowners and artisans to academics and artists. While the name has its roots in the Czech Republic, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, carried by individuals and families who have contributed to the rich tapestry of cultural and historical narratives.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Henik
Among Census respondents with the surname Henik, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Henik 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 Henik surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.1% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Henik
Henik 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
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-8 bearers (-6.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 17,338 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-4 bearers (-3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,537 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.8%) | Down 17,338 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.7%) | Down 2,537 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 Henik 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 | #150,452 | #152,989 | -1.7% |
| Count | 109 | 105 | -3.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Henik bearers went from 109 to 105 (-3.7% change). The surname moved down 2,537 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #152,989.
FAQ
Henik surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Henik?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Henik. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Henik?
Henik ranks #152,989 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 105 people with the surname Henik. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), 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 Henik.
Has Henik become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Henik went from 109 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #150,452 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Henik?
Among Census respondents with the surname Henik, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%). 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 Henik in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.1% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Henik appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.1%), Hispanic (1.9%), Two or More Races (1.0%). 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 Henik (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 Henik mean?
A surname derived from the Greek name "Henryk", meaning "home ruler". 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 Henik (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 common is the surname Henik?
Want to know how common the surname Henik is? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.