2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Henritze
A German surname referring to a person who came from a place called Henritz.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Henritze. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Henritze 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Henritze in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Henritze, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Henritze
The surname Henritze has its origins in Germany, emerging around the 13th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Germanic personal name "Heinrich," which means "ruler of the home" or "lord of the house." This name gained popularity during the medieval period, particularly among the nobility and aristocracy.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Henritze can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of historical documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg, dating back to the 14th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Henritze," "Henricze," and "Henritz," reflecting the linguistic variations of the time.
In the 15th century, the Henritze surname was prominently associated with the city of Cologne, where it was mentioned in several municipal records and chronicles. Notable individuals bearing this surname during this period include Johann Henritze (1428-1498), a respected merchant and civic leader in Cologne, and Hans Henritze (1462-1529), a renowned goldsmith and artisan.
As the surname spread across the German territories, it also became associated with certain place names. For instance, in the region of Saxony, the village of Henritzendorf (now known as Heinrichsdorf) was named after a prominent Henritze family who held lands there in the 16th century.
One of the most notable figures in the history of the Henritze surname was Christoph Henritze (1573-1631), a Lutheran theologian and author from Saxony. His works on theology and biblical exegesis were widely read and influential during the Protestant Reformation.
Another individual of note was Friedrich Henritze (1670-1748), a German military officer who served in the armies of Frederick William I of Prussia and achieved the rank of Generalleutnant (Lieutenant General). He played a significant role in several battles during the Great Northern War and the War of the Spanish Succession.
In the 19th century, the Henritze surname gained recognition in the field of arts and literature. August Henritze (1812-1879) was a renowned German painter and illustrator, known for his romantic landscape paintings and illustrations for children's books. His son, Emil Henritze (1846-1912), followed in his footsteps and became a respected painter and art educator.
Throughout its history, the Henritze surname has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, military leaders, and merchants. While the name may have evolved in its spelling and pronunciation over time, its Germanic roots and association with the personal name "Heinrich" have remained constant.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Henritze
Among Census respondents with the surname Henritze, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Henritze 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 Henritze surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.5% · 106
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Henritze
Henritze appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 730 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Up 730 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 Henritze 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 | #149,395 | #148,665 | 0.5% |
| Count | 110 | 111 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Henritze bearers went from 110 to 111 (+0.9% change). The surname moved up 730 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #148,665.
FAQ
Henritze surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Henritze?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Henritze. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Henritze?
Henritze ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Henritze. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Henritze.
Has Henritze become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Henritze went from 110 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Henritze?
Among Census respondents with the surname Henritze, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Henritze in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.5% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Henritze appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%), Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Henritze (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 Henritze mean?
A German surname referring to a person who came from a place called Henritz. 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 Henritze (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 have the last name Henritze?
Want to know how many people have the last name Henritze? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.