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

Heverling, 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 Heverling surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Heverling in America

Heverling is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Heverling surname appeared 124 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 Heverling.

We can also compare 2010 data for Heverling 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 Heverling

The surname Heverling originated in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the German word "hever," which means "ram" or "male sheep," and the suffix "-ling," which denotes a diminutive or small form. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who herded or raised rams.

One of the earliest known references to the name Heverling can be found in the records of the town of Mönchengladbach, located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, in the year 1569. The name was recorded as "Heuerling," which was likely an earlier spelling variation.

In the 17th century, the name Heverling began to appear in various church records and tax registers across different regions of Germany, including Saxony, Bavaria, and the Rhineland. This indicates that the name had spread beyond its initial area of origin.

One notable individual with the surname Heverling was Johann Heverling, a German painter and engraver who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was born in Münster, Germany, around 1570 and is known for his religious paintings and engravings.

Another historical figure with the name Heverling was Friedrich Heverling, a German politician and lawyer who lived in the 19th century. He served as a member of the Prussian House of Representatives and was born in Koblenz, Germany, in 1815.

In the 18th century, the name Heverling appeared in connection with various place names in Germany, such as Heverlingsfeld, a small village located in the state of Hesse. This suggests that the name may have been associated with specific geographic locations or landholdings.

Other notable individuals with the surname Heverling include:

1. Maximilian Heverling (1804-1876), a German jurist and politician from Cologne.
2. Heinrich Heverling (1785-1859), a German Catholic priest and theologian from Münster.
3. Karl Heverling (1860-1932), a German architect known for his work in Berlin.
4. August Heverling (1810-1887), a German businessman and industrialist from Saxony.
5. Wilhelm Heverling (1892-1965), a German military officer who served in both World Wars.

The surname Heverling has a rich history that can be traced back to its origins in Germany, where it was likely associated with occupations related to sheep herding or rams. While the name may have evolved in spelling and spread to different regions over time, it remains a distinctive surname with a strong connection to its German roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Heverling

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

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

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