Explore the Family Name Hearld
The meaning of Hearld
English: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hearld in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Hearld" saw a slight dip in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,497 in terms of prevalence but dropped to 47,006 by 2010, marking a -5.64% change. The number of individuals carrying this surname also saw a marginal decrease from 455 in 2000 to 452 in 2010, a change rate of -0.66%. This implies that the proportion of people named Hearld per 100,000 decreased by 11.76% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,497 | #47,006 | -5.64% |
| Count | 455 | 452 | -0.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hearld
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed some shifts within those carrying the surname "Hearld". While nothing was recorded under Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for both years, there were changes noted in others. Individuals identifying as White remained the majority, despite seeing a drop from 84.84% in 2000 to 82.30% in 2010. The percentage of Hearlds identifying as Black increased from 10.55% to 11.95%, while those reporting two or more ethnicities also rose from 1.54% to 1.99%. The Hispanic representation mirrored that of the two or more races segment, rising by 29.22% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.84% | 82.3% | -2.99% |
| Black | 10.55% | 11.95% | 13.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 1.99% | 29.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 1.99% | 29.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |