Explore the Family Name Heape
The meaning of Heape
English: variant of Heap.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heape in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Heape has seen a slight decline in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 32,380 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 33,645, marking a change of -3.91%. Despite this, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased slightly from 670 in 2000 to 677 in 2010, marking a growth of 1.04%. The proportion of the surname per 100k also decreased from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 8%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,380 | #33,645 | -3.91% |
| Count | 670 | 677 | 1.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heape
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Heape, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that a majority identify as White, with an increase from 91.94% in 2000 to 92.76% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races saw a decrease, with the former dropping from 1.49% to 0% and the latter declining from 3.13% to 1.48%. Interestingly, there were no individuals with the Heape surname identifying as Hispanic or Black in 2000, but by 2010, 1.33% identified as Hispanic. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a slight increase from 2.69% to 2.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.94% | 92.76% | 0.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.69% | 2.81% | 4.46% |
| Two or More Races | 3.13% | 1.48% | -52.72% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.49% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |