Explore the Family Name Heart
The meaning of Heart
English: variant of Hart.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heart in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Heart has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 21,934th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 20,263rd spot, marking an increase of 7.62%. The number of people bearing this surname also grew during this decade, with a count of 1,103 in 2000 and 1,313 in 2010. This represents a substantial growth of 19.04%. The proportion of the Heart surname per 100,000 people increased as well, moving from 0.41 in 2000 to 0.45 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,934 | #20,263 | 7.62% |
| Count | 1,103 | 1,313 | 19.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.45 | 9.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heart
When it comes to the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Heart surname, there have been notable shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority of Hearts identified as White (62.28% in 2000 and 60.24% in 2010), there was a slight decrease of 3.28% over the decade. A significant change was observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic; their representation rose by 306.67% and 173.48% respectively. There was also a minor increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 4.17% to 4.87%), while the proportion of Black decreased from 29.28% to 24.98%. Those identifying with two or more races also saw a rise from 1.99% to 3.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.28% | 60.24% | -3.28% |
| Black | 29.28% | 24.98% | -14.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 4.95% | 173.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.17% | 4.87% | 16.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 3.12% | 56.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 1.83% | 306.67% |