Explore the Family Name Heads
The meaning of Heads
English (Durham and Northumberland): variant of Head, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Heads in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Heads' saw a minor decline from 2000 to 2010. The surname was ranked 66,073 in 2000 and fell slightly to rank 67,943 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.83%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname saw an increase of 3.57%, rising from 280 in 2000 to 290 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.1 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #67,943 | -2.83% |
| Count | 280 | 290 | 3.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heads
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there were no recorded instances of the surname 'Heads' among Asian/Pacific Islanders or those identifying with two or more races in both 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as Black, accounting for 75.36% in 2000 and declining slightly to 74.14% in 2010. The percentage of those who identified as White also experienced a minimal decrease, from 21.07% in 2000 to 21.03% in 2010. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.79% in 2000 to 3.45% in 2010, growing by 92.74%. There were no reported instances of this surname among American Indian and Alaskan Natives during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 75.36% | 74.14% | -1.62% |
| White | 21.07% | 21.03% | -0.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 3.45% | 92.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |