2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hettesheimer
A German surname derived from the place name "Hettesheim".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Hettesheimer. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hettesheimer 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
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Hettesheimer in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hettesheimer, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and Two or More Races (6.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hettesheimer
The surname Hettesheimer has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Hessen, a state in central Germany, where it was likely derived from the name of a town or village.
One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus," a collection of historical documents from the Anhalt region, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Hetteßheimer," "Hettesheimmer," and "Hettesheymmer," suggesting that it may have evolved from a place name like "Hettesheim" or a similar variation.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Hettesheimer began to appear more frequently in historical records across different regions of Germany. One notable figure was Hans Hettesheimer, a merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Nuremberg in the late 16th century.
In the 18th century, the Hettesheimer surname gained prominence with the birth of Johann Georg Hettesheimer (1724-1798), a German composer and organist. He is particularly known for his contributions to the development of the classical style in organ music.
Another notable figure was Carl Friedrich Hettesheimer (1788-1859), a German philosopher and educator who served as a professor at the University of Heidelberg. His writings on ethics and moral philosophy were highly influential during his time.
Towards the latter half of the 19th century, the Hettesheimer name also appeared in the United States, likely due to German immigration. One such individual was August Hettesheimer (1845-1920), a German-American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Hettesheimer Corporation, a successful manufacturing company based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Throughout its history, the surname Hettesheimer has maintained a strong association with its German roots, with many families tracing their ancestry back to various regions within the country. While the name may have evolved in its spelling over time, its origins remain firmly rooted in the rich cultural heritage of central Europe.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hettesheimer
Among Census respondents with the surname Hettesheimer, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and Two or More Races (6.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Hettesheimer 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 Hettesheimer surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.1% · 87
- Hispanic or Latino6.9% · 7
- Two or more races6.9% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hettesheimer
Hettesheimer 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
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-1 bearers (-1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 11,468 places
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 4,442 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | -1 bearers (-1.0%) | Down 11,468 places |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 4,442 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 Hettesheimer 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 | #159,712 | #155,270 | 2.8% |
| Count | 101 | 101 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 12.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hettesheimer bearers went from 101 to 101 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 4,442 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #155,270.
FAQ
Hettesheimer surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hettesheimer?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Hettesheimer. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Hettesheimer?
Hettesheimer ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 101 people with the surname Hettesheimer. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Hettesheimer.
Has Hettesheimer become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hettesheimer went from 101 recorded bearers to 101. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Hettesheimer?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hettesheimer, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and Two or More Races (6.9%). 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 Hettesheimer in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.1% (87 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hettesheimer appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.1%), Hispanic (6.9%), Two or More Races (6.9%). 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 Hettesheimer (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 Hettesheimer mean?
A German surname derived from the place name "Hettesheim". 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 Hettesheimer (0.03 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 Hettesheimer?
Find out how many people are called Hettesheimer on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.