Explore the Family Name Hayner
The meaning of Hayner
German: probably a variant of Heiner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hayner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hayner has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 13,917th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 15,595th place, marking a decrease of 12.06%. The count of individuals with the surname also fell during this period from 1,989 to 1,875, representing a small decline of 5.73%. This resulted in the proportion per 100k people decreasing by 13.51% from 0.74 to 0.64.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,917 | #15,595 | -12.06% |
| Count | 1,989 | 1,875 | -5.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.64 | -13.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hayner
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hayner, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those bearing the name identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 93.67% to 92.21%. There was an increase in the percentage of people identifying as Two or More Races, rising by 62.81% from 1.21% to 1.97%. Likewise, the proportion of Hispanics and Blacks increased by 29.19% and 23.04% respectively. However, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives who bear this surname dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.67% | 92.21% | -1.56% |
| Black | 1.91% | 2.35% | 23.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 2.08% | 29.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.97% | 62.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.21% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.4% | 0% | 0% |