2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Herinckx
A locational surname referring to someone living near the French town of Heringes.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 209 Americans carry the last name Herinckx. That puts it at #104,723 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,639,973 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Herinckx 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
209
1 in 1,639,973
Census rank
#104,723
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
182
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 182 bearers of the surname Herinckx in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 104723rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Herinckx, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Herinckx
The surname HERINCKX has its origins in the Flemish region of Belgium, with records indicating its presence dating back to the early 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Dutch word "heer," meaning "lord" or "master," combined with the suffix "-inckx," which was commonly used in Flemish surnames.
One of the earliest known references to the HERINCKX name can be found in the archives of the city of Antwerp, where a certain Jan Herinckx is mentioned as a resident in the year 1528. The name also appears in various municipal and church records from other towns and villages across Flanders during this period.
In the 17th century, the HERINCKX surname gained prominence with the birth of Pieter Herinckx (1622-1693), a renowned Flemish painter known for his still-life compositions and landscapes. His works can be found in several prestigious art collections across Europe.
Another notable figure was Jozef Herinckx (1785-1856), a Belgian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the National Congress during the Belgian Revolution of 1830-1831. He played a crucial role in drafting the country's first constitution.
The HERINCKX name also has ties to the Dutch province of Zeeland, where a branch of the family settled in the town of Hulst during the 16th century. One of its notable members was Adriaan Herinckx (1578-1643), a merchant and ship owner who traded extensively with the Dutch East Indies.
In the 19th century, the HERINCKX surname gained international recognition with the birth of Jeanne Herinckx (1838-1912), a Belgian missionary who dedicated her life to serving the poor and underprivileged in India. She founded several orphanages and schools in the city of Bangalore and is revered as a saint by the Catholic Church.
Over the centuries, the HERINCKX name has undergone various spellings, including Herinckx, Herinckxs, Herinckxen, and Herinckxse, reflecting the linguistic variations and regional dialects of the Low Countries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Herinckx
Among Census respondents with the surname Herinckx, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Herinckx 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 Herinckx surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.9% · 169
- Two or more races4.4% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.1% · 2
- Black or African American0.5% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.5% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Herinckx
Herinckx 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
#123,796
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 139
+26 bearers (+23.0%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 12,987 places
2020
#104,723
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 182
+43 bearers (+30.9%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 19,073 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #123,796 | 139 | 0.05 | +26 bearers (+23.0%) | Up 12,987 places |
| 2020 | #104,723 | 182 | 0.06 | +43 bearers (+30.9%) | Up 19,073 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 Herinckx 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 | #123,796 | #104,723 | 15.4% |
| Count | 139 | 182 | 30.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.06 | 21.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Herinckx bearers went from 139 to 182 (+30.9% change). The surname moved up 19,073 positions in the national ranking, going from #123,796 to #104,723.
FAQ
Herinckx surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Herinckx?
Name Census estimates that about 209 living Americans carry the surname Herinckx. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,639,973 residents.
How common is Herinckx?
Herinckx ranks #104,723 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 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 182 people with the surname Herinckx. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (209), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 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 Herinckx.
Has Herinckx become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Herinckx went from 139 recorded bearers to 182. That is an increase of 43 (+30.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #123,796 to #104,723.
What does the Census say about the background of Herinckx?
Among Census respondents with the surname Herinckx, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.1%). 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 Herinckx in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.9% (169 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Herinckx appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.9%), Two or More Races (4.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.1%). 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 Herinckx (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 Herinckx mean?
A locational surname referring to someone living near the French town of Heringes. 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 Herinckx (0.06 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 Herinckx?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.