Explore the Family Name Heathcote
The meaning of Heathcote
English: habitational name from Heathcote in Hartington (Derbyshire), Heathcote in Warwick (Warwickshire), or Heathcote Farm in Wasperton (Warwickshire). The placenames derive from Old English hǣth ‘heath, heather’ + cot ‘cottage, hut, shelter’. In Yorkshire, this name is pronounced Hethkett.
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How common is the last name Heathcote in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Heathcote showed a slight decrease in popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 32,302 to 32,710, a change of -1.26%. However, the actual count of people with this surname rose slightly during the same period, from 672 to 702, an increase of 4.46%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Heathcote per 100,000 population slightly decreased by 4.0%, from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,302 | #32,710 | -1.26% |
| Count | 672 | 702 | 4.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heathcote
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Heathcote. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (94.94%), a percentage that increased slightly to 96.58% in 2010. There were minor changes in other ethnic identities. For example, those identifying as two or more races dropped significantly, from 3.27% in 2000 to 1.42% in 2010. In 2010, there was also a small emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic (1.57%). However, no individuals with the surname Heathcote identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.94% | 96.58% | 1.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.27% | 1.42% | -56.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.89% | 0% | 0% |