Explore the Family Name Heap
The meaning of Heap
English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): usually a habitational name from Heap, a lost place in Bury (Lancashire), but sometimes also a topographic name for someone who lived by a small hill or rock pile, from Middle English hep, heip(e) ‘heap, pile’ (Old English hēap).
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How common is the last name Heap in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Heap has slightly increased over a decade. In 2000, the Heap surname ranked 15,598 in popularity with a count of 1,720 and a proportion per 100,000 of 0.64. However, by 2010, the rank had improved to 15,402 with a count increasing by 10.64% to 1,903 and a proportion per 100,000 rising to 0.65. This indicates a positive change of 1.26% in ranking and 1.56% in proportion over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,598 | #15,402 | 1.26% |
| Count | 1,720 | 1,903 | 10.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.65 | 1.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heap
The ethnic identity tied to the surname Heap also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although that percentage decreased from 92.62% in 2000 to 90.91% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased slightly from 2.56% to 2.68%. The Hispanic population with this surname showed the most significant change, increasing by 35.48% to reach 2.52%, while the percentage of Black individuals increased marginally from 1.86% to 1.89%. There were no individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.62% | 90.91% | -1.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.56% | 2.68% | 4.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 2.52% | 35.48% |
| Black | 1.86% | 1.89% | 1.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |