Explore the Family Name Hearty
The meaning of Hearty
Irish (Armagh): variant of Harty, from Ó hAghartaigh.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hearty in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Hearty' ranked 48,293rd in popularity in 2000 and 48,436th in 2010, indicating a slight decrease of 0.3% over the decade. However, the count of people with the 'Hearty' surname increased by 6.08%, from 411 in 2000 to 436 in 2010. The proportion of the population with this surname relative to the total U.S. population remained stable at 0.15 per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,293 | #48,436 | -0.3% |
| Count | 411 | 436 | 6.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hearty
In terms of ethnicity, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of those identified with the 'Hearty' surname were white, accounting for 95.62% in 2000 and 92.89% in 2010, with a decrease of 2.86%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 56.85%, although they still comprised a small percentage of the total, rising from 1.46% to 2.29%. Individuals reporting two or more races also increased significantly, from 1.22% to 1.83%. There were no individuals with the 'Hearty' surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. Interestingly, American Indian and Alaskan Native appeared in the 2010 data with 1.15%, whereas there was none reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.62% | 92.89% | -2.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 2.29% | 56.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.83% | 50% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |