Explore the Family Name Haylett
The meaning of Haylett
English (Norfolk): from a pet form (double diminutive) of the personal name Hai (see Hay 4), from Hai + -el + -ot.
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How common is the last name Haylett in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Haylett has seen slight growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 44,430th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen slightly to the 44,270th position. This represents a modest increase of 0.36%. Similarly, the number of individuals carrying the Haylett surname grew by 6.58% over this time period, increasing from 456 in 2000 to 486 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased slightly by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,430 | #44,270 | 0.36% |
| Count | 456 | 486 | 6.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haylett
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts within the Haylett surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as white decreased by 11.14%, dropping from 82.89% to 73.66%. Conversely, there were increases among those identifying as Hispanic and Black. The portion of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose from 3.29% to 5.14%, marking an increase of 56.23%. Similarly, the Black population saw growth of 43.20%, rising from 12.50% to 17.90%. Furthermore, the data for 2010 also included individuals who identify with two or more races, although this category was not represented in the 2000 data. No individuals reported identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.89% | 73.66% | -11.14% |
| Black | 12.5% | 17.9% | 43.2% |
| Hispanic | 3.29% | 5.14% | 56.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |