2000
#134,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hettmansperger
From a German location referring to a ridge or hill dweller.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Hettmansperger. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hettmansperger 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Hettmansperger in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hettmansperger, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hettmansperger
The surname HETTMANSPERGER originated in Germany, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have evolved from the German words "Hett" and "Manns," which roughly translate to "heathland" and "man," respectively. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an individual who resided in or near a heathland area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HETTMANSPERGER can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, where a certain Johann HETTMANSPERGER was listed as a resident in 1572. Another early reference is found in the parish records of Regensburg, where a Christoph HETTMANSPERGER was born in 1598.
As the name spread across various regions of Germany, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as HETTMANNSPERGER, HETTMANNSPERG, and HETTMANSBERGER. These variations often reflected the local dialects and pronunciation differences in different areas.
In the 18th century, the name HETTMANSPERGER appeared in several historical records, including the birth and marriage records of the town of Ansbach in Bavaria. One notable individual from this period was Johann Georg HETTMANSPERGER, a skilled craftsman who was born in 1723 and became renowned for his intricate woodcarvings.
Moving into the 19th century, the HETTMANSPERGER name gained prominence in the city of Munich, where several members of the family were involved in various trades and professions. One such individual was Karl HETTMANSPERGER, born in 1812, who was a highly respected lawyer and served as a legal advisor to the Bavarian royal court.
Another notable figure was Sophia HETTMANSPERGER, born in 1847, who was a pioneering educator and advocated for better educational opportunities for women in Germany. She established one of the first schools in Munich that provided higher education for young women.
As the name spread beyond Germany, it also found its way to other parts of Europe and even to the United States. One notable American HETTMANSPERGER was Heinrich HETTMANSPERGER, who was born in Bavaria in 1834 and immigrated to the United States in the late 1850s. He settled in Ohio and became a successful farmer and landowner, contributing to the agricultural development of the region.
While the HETTMANSPERGER name may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and evolution across various regions and periods serve as a testament to the cultural diversity and migration patterns that have shaped many surnames over time.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hettmansperger
Among Census respondents with the surname Hettmansperger, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Hettmansperger 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 Hettmansperger surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.0% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hettmansperger
Hettmansperger 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
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+5 bearers (+4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,267 places
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-21 bearers (-17.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 17,378 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,037 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.3%) | Down 4,267 places |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -21 bearers (-17.4%) | Down 17,378 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 Hettmansperger 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 | #138,304 | #155,682 | -12.6% |
| Count | 121 | 100 | -17.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hettmansperger bearers went from 121 to 100 (-17.4% change). The surname moved down 17,378 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #155,682.
FAQ
Hettmansperger surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hettmansperger?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Hettmansperger. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Hettmansperger?
Hettmansperger ranks #155,682 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 100 people with the surname Hettmansperger. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), 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 Hettmansperger.
Has Hettmansperger become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hettmansperger went from 121 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 21 (-17.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Hettmansperger?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hettmansperger, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Black (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 Hettmansperger in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.0% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hettmansperger appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.0%), Hispanic (2.0%), Black (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 Hettmansperger (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 Hettmansperger mean?
From a German location referring to a ridge or hill dweller. 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 Hettmansperger (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 many people have the last name Hettmansperger?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Hettmansperger on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.