UK surname
Derived from the German name Heinrich, meaning "home ruler" or "ruler of the household."
In the 1881 census there were 65 people recorded with the Heine surname, ranking it #24,420 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 82, ranked #32,895, down from #24,420 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to London parishes, St Pancras and Battersea. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Heine is 123 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 26.2%.
1881 census count
65
Ranked #24,420
Modern count
82
2016, ranked #32,895
Peak year
1911
123 bearers
Map years
3
1891 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Heine surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Heine surname density by area, 1911 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 28 | #28,274 |
| 1861 | historical | 36 | #29,463 |
| 1881 | historical | 65 | #24,420 |
| 1891 | historical | 101 | #23,870 |
| 1901 | historical | 103 | #22,444 |
| 1911 | historical | 123 | #20,128 |
| 1997 | modern | 58 | #31,831 |
| 1998 | modern | 62 | #31,735 |
| 1999 | modern | 71 | #31,036 |
| 2000 | modern | 70 | #31,180 |
| 2001 | modern | 70 | #31,016 |
| 2002 | modern | 70 | #31,432 |
| 2003 | modern | 68 | #31,689 |
| 2004 | modern | 69 | #31,784 |
| 2005 | modern | 64 | #32,482 |
| 2006 | modern | 70 | #32,240 |
| 2007 | modern | 75 | #32,079 |
| 2008 | modern | 77 | #32,181 |
| 2009 | modern | 77 | #32,553 |
| 2010 | modern | 73 | #33,249 |
| 2011 | modern | 81 | #32,558 |
| 2012 | modern | 89 | #31,934 |
| 2013 | modern | 84 | #32,745 |
| 2014 | modern | 82 | #32,992 |
| 2015 | modern | 79 | #33,127 |
| 2016 | modern | 82 | #32,895 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around London parishes, St Pancras, Battersea, Manchester and St Marylebone. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | London parishes | London 1 |
| 2 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 3 | Battersea | London (South Districts) |
| 4 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 5 | St Marylebone | London (North Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Heine surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Heine, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Heine surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Heine household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Heine is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Heine is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Heine, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname HEINE has its origins in Germany, where it first emerged in the medieval period. It is a topographic name, derived from the Old High German word "hag" or "hain," meaning "hedge," "grove," or "thicket." This suggests that the name was originally given to someone who lived near a hedgerow or wooded area.
The name is found in various historical records from the 13th century onwards, including the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of medieval documents relating to the Margraviate of Brandenburg. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is in 1295, when a certain Henricus dictus Heine (Henry called Heine) is mentioned in a document from the city of Cologne.
In the 14th century, the name appears in various forms, such as Heyne, Heyn, and Hein, reflecting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. One notable bearer of the name from this period was Johann Heine (c. 1350-1420), a German theologian and preacher who served as the rector of the University of Erfurt.
During the Renaissance, the name continued to be associated with scholars and intellectuals. Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), a German poet and essayist, is perhaps the most famous bearer of the surname. His works, including "Die Harzreise" and "Buch der Lieder," have had a lasting influence on German literature.
Other notable individuals with the surname HEINE include Jakob Heine (1800-1880), a German businessman and founder of the Heine clothing company; Carl Heine (1819-1888), a German obstetrician who invented several medical instruments; and Rudolf Heine (1882-1949), a German sculptor known for his bronze statues and monuments.
The name HEINE has also been associated with various places in Germany, such as Heine, a district in the city of Dortmund, and Heine, a village in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. These place names likely derived from the same Old High German root as the surname, further reinforcing the topographic connection.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Heine surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 34 Heines recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.45x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 34 | 5.45x |
| Lancashire | 9 | 1.21x |
| Devon | 8 | 6.16x |
| Yorkshire | 4 | 0.65x |
| Surrey | 3 | 0.99x |
| Glamorgan | 2 | 1.84x |
| Dunbartonshire | 1 | 5.96x |
| Essex | 1 | 0.81x |
| Kent | 1 | 0.47x |
| Warwickshire | 1 | 0.64x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Pancras London in Middlesex leads with 13 Heines recorded in 1881 and an index of 25.87x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| St Pancras London | 13 | 25.87x |
| Rusholme | 7 | 353.54x |
| St Marylebone London | 6 | 18.00x |
| Manningham | 4 | 52.49x |
| Stoke Damerel | 4 | 43.96x |
| Stoke Newington London | 4 | 82.30x |
| Battersea | 3 | 13.06x |
| Islington London | 3 | 4.96x |
| Buckfastleigh | 2 | 333.33x |
| Finchley | 2 | 83.68x |
| Hampstead London | 2 | 20.58x |
| Liverpool | 2 | 4.45x |
| Westminster St James | 2 | 31.15x |
| Whitchurch | 2 | 338.98x |
| Barking | 1 | 27.70x |
| Bere Ferrers | 1 | 476.19x |
| Dartmouth Townstall | 1 | 188.68x |
| East Malling | 1 | 196.08x |
| Kenilworth | 1 | 112.36x |
| Kirkintilloch | 1 | 43.86x |
| Mile End Old Town London | 1 | 7.52x |
| Shoreditch London | 1 | 3.70x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Heine surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Heine surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 65 people were recorded with the Heine surname. That placed it at #24,420 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 82 in 2016. That gives Heine a modern rank of #32,895.
Derived from the German name Heinrich, meaning "home ruler" or "ruler of the household."
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Heine bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.