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

Henscheid, 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 Henscheid surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Henscheid in America

Henscheid is the 74826th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Henscheid surname appeared 258 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 Henscheid.

We can also compare 2010 data for Henscheid 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 Henscheid

The surname Henscheid originated in Germany, with its earliest known references dating back to the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from a combination of the Germanic words "hen" meaning "rooster" or "cock," and "scheidung," meaning "separation" or "parting." This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive surname for someone who lived near a boundary marker or separating line, possibly marked by a rooster figure or symbol.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the town records of Herscheid, located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, where a family with the surname Henscheid was mentioned in the year 1287. This town itself is believed to have derived its name from the same linguistic roots, further solidifying the connection between the surname and the geographical location.

In the 14th century, a nobleman named Dietrich Henscheid was recorded as owning land and properties in the region around the town of Herscheid. His son, Johannes Henscheid, was a prominent figure in the local community and served as a magistrate in the town council during the late 1300s.

Another notable individual with the surname Henscheid was Hans Henscheid, a German artist and woodcarver who lived in the 16th century. His intricate woodcarvings adorned several churches and buildings throughout the Rhineland region, and his work is still admired today for its craftsmanship and attention to detail.

During the 17th century, a family of Henscheids migrated from Germany to the Netherlands, where they established themselves as successful merchants and traders. One member of this family, Pieter Henscheid, was a prominent figure in the Dutch East India Company and played a significant role in the spice trade between Europe and the East Indies.

In the 19th century, a German-American family with the surname Henscheid settled in the state of Pennsylvania, where they became successful farmers and landowners. One of their descendants, William Henscheid, served as a Union soldier during the American Civil War and was honored for his bravery and service.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the surname Henscheid, which has its roots firmly planted in the German regions of the Rhineland and Westphalia. The name's origins can be traced back to medieval times, and it continues to be carried on by families across Germany and other parts of the world where German immigrants have settled.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Henscheid

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

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

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