2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Heyroth
A German surname derived from the Old High German word "hagan", meaning hedge or enclosure.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Heyroth. 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 Heyroth 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 Heyroth 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 Heyroth, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Heyroth
The surname "Heyroth" is of German origin and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Saxony, where it was likely derived from a place name or a descriptive phrase related to a particular location.
One of the earliest known records of the name "Heyroth" dates back to 1583, when it appeared in a church registry in the town of Zwickau, Saxony. This entry suggests that the name was already established in the region at that time.
In the 17th century, the name "Heyroth" can be found in various historical documents from the areas around Dresden and Leipzig. It is possible that the name was associated with a specific occupation or trade, as was common with many surnames during that period.
One notable individual bearing the name "Heyroth" was Johann Christoph Heyroth, a German theologian and author who lived from 1678 to 1745. He served as a pastor in several churches in Saxony and wrote several works on religious topics.
Another historically significant figure was Friedrich Wilhelm Heyroth, a German military officer who served in the Prussian army during the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in 1786 and participated in several major battles, including the Battle of Leipzig in 1813.
In the 19th century, the name "Heyroth" appeared in various records from other regions of Germany, indicating that the family had spread beyond its original homeland in Saxony. One example is Karl Heyroth, a writer and journalist from Hamburg who lived from 1832 to 1891.
The name "Heyroth" can also be found in historical records from other German-speaking regions, such as Austria and Switzerland. For instance, Theodor Heyroth was an Austrian painter and illustrator who lived from 1873 to 1945 and is known for his works depicting rural life and landscapes.
While the exact origin and meaning of the name "Heyroth" remain somewhat uncertain, its long history and presence in various regions of Germany and neighboring countries suggest that it has played a notable role in the cultural and historical tapestry of Central Europe.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Heyroth
Among Census respondents with the surname Heyroth, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Heyroth 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 Heyroth surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.0% · 99
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Heyroth
Heyroth appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-8 bearers (-7.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 4,150 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -8 bearers (-7.4%) | Down 4,150 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 Heyroth 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 | #151,532 | #155,682 | -2.7% |
| Count | 108 | 100 | -7.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Heyroth bearers went from 108 to 100 (-7.4% change). The surname moved down 4,150 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #155,682.
FAQ
Heyroth surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Heyroth?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Heyroth. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Heyroth?
Heyroth 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 Heyroth. 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 Heyroth.
Has Heyroth become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Heyroth went from 108 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 8 (-7.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #151,532 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Heyroth?
Among Census respondents with the surname Heyroth, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (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 Heyroth in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.0% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Heyroth appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (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 Heyroth (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 Heyroth mean?
A German surname derived from the Old High German word "hagan", meaning hedge or enclosure. 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 Heyroth (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 are called Heyroth?
You can see how many people are called Heyroth on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.