Explore the Family Name Hathcock
The meaning of Hathcock
English (Worcestershire): variant of Heathcock.
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How common is the last name Hathcock in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hathcock saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 8424 to 8793, marking a change of -4.38%. However, the total count of this surname increased by 3.41%, with a rise from 3603 in 2000 to 3726 in 2010. Despite the increase in the overall count, the proportion per 100k people decreased by -5.97%, dropping from 1.34 to 1.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,424 | #8,793 | -4.38% |
| Count | 3,603 | 3,726 | 3.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.34 | 1.26 | -5.97% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hathcock
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Hathcock surname identified as White, though this group saw a slight decrease of -1.05% between 2000 and 2010. Meanwhile, the portion identifying as Hispanic saw the most substantial increase, rising by 147.76% over the decade. The proportion of Hathcocks identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased, by 39.39% and 10.26% respectively. Those identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races saw small changes, with a decrease of -8.04% in the former and a minor increase of 1.68% in the latter category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.17% | 93.18% | -1.05% |
| Black | 2.86% | 2.63% | -8.04% |
| Hispanic | 0.67% | 1.66% | 147.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.21% | 1.68% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.78% | 0.86% | 10.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0.46% | 39.39% |