Explore the Family Name Heafner
The meaning of Heafner
Altered form of German Häfner (see Hafner).
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How common is the last name Heafner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Heafner saw a minor shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Heafner ranked 36,093 in terms of commonality among United States surnames. By 2010, it had moved slightly to a rank of 36,204, indicating a small decrease in relative popularity by 0.31%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 587 to 619 during this time frame, showing an increase of 5.45%. This suggests that while the proportion of Heafners per 100,000 people fell slightly by 4.55%, the absolute number of individuals carrying this surname rose.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,093 | #36,204 | -0.31% |
| Count | 587 | 619 | 5.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heafner
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Heafner, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows several changes over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Heafners identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.59% to 95.64%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase, moving from 0.85% to 1.45%, representing a 70.59% change. There were also minor increases in the numbers of Heafners identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races. However, no Heafners identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 95.64% | -0.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.62% | 5.88% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 1.45% | 70.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |