Explore the Family Name Headlee
The meaning of Headlee
Altered form of Headley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Headlee in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Headlee has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 20,654 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to a ranking of 21,330, representing a decrease of 3.27%. However, while its rank decreased, the actual count of people with the surname Headlee increased slightly over this ten year period, from 1,191 in 2000, to 1,228 in 2010, an increase of 3.11%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight decrease, down 4.55% from 0.44 in 2000 to 0.42 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,654 | #21,330 | -3.27% |
| Count | 1,191 | 1,228 | 3.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.42 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Headlee
The ethnicity distribution of people with the surname Headlee also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data. While a significant majority remained White (dropping a little from 96.47% to 94.79%), there were increases in several other ethnic identities. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew from 0.50% to 0.65%, and those identifying with two or more races increased from 0.84% to 0.98%. Additionally, the percentage that identified as Hispanic saw a substantial rise from 1.43% to 2.52%. New data categories emerged in 2010, with 0.49% identifying as Black and 0.57% as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.47% | 94.79% | -1.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 2.52% | 76.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 0.98% | 16.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.65% | 30% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |