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

Heym, 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 Heym surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Heym in America

Heym is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Heym surname appeared 178 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 Heym.

We can also compare 2010 data for Heym 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 Heym

The surname Heym has its roots in Germany, originating in the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "heim," which means "home" or "homestead." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who lived near or owned a prominent homestead or farm.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to 1387, when a Johannes Heym was mentioned in the records of the city of Nuremberg. In the 15th century, a Henricus Heym was listed as a landowner in the town of Bamberg, indicating that the family had established itself in various parts of southern Germany.

The Heym surname also appears in several historical documents from the late medieval period, such as the Göttinger Stadtbuch (Göttingen City Book) from the 16th century, where a Claus Heym is mentioned as a respected citizen.

In the 17th century, a notable bearer of the name was Johann Heym (1592-1664), a German theologian and author who served as a professor at the University of Jena. His works on theology and philosophy were widely read during his lifetime and contributed to the intellectual discourse of the time.

Another prominent figure with the Heym surname was Philipp Heym (1721-1796), a German architect and urban planner. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in and around the city of Würzburg, including the Würzburg Residence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In the 19th century, the name Heym gained prominence through the work of Georg Heym (1822-1910), a German philosopher and educator. He was a proponent of the Hegelian philosophy and made significant contributions to the field of pedagogy.

The Heym surname can also be found in various place names and historical locations across Germany. For instance, the village of Heimbach in the Rhineland-Palatinate region is believed to have derived its name from the Old German word "heim," indicating a possible connection to the surname's origins.

While these examples provide insights into the historical significance of the Heym surname, it is important to note that the name has likely evolved and taken on different forms and meanings across different regions and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Heym

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

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

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