Explore the Family Name Heathcott
The meaning of Heathcott
English (Derbyshire and Lancashire): variant of Heathcote.
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How common is the last name Heathcott in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Heathcott has experienced a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 64,572nd most popular surname, with a count of 288 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the surname had moved up to the 64,200th position, with an increased count of 310 individuals. This represents a growth rate of 0.58 in rank and 7.64 in count. However, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #64,200 | 0.58% |
| Count | 288 | 310 | 7.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heathcott
Analyzing the ethnic identity tied to the surname Heathcott, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that in both 2000 and 2010, a majority of individuals with this surname identified as White. In 2000, 96.53% of Heathcotts were White, but this percentage decreased slightly to 92.90% in 2010. There were also notable changes in other categories. While there were no individuals identifying as Black or Hispanic in 2000, these groups accounted for 1.61% and 2.26% respectively in 2010. Additionally, the number of individuals identifying as two or more races grew from zero to 3.23%. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped from 2.43% to zero over the same period. Asian/Pacific Islander identification remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.53% | 92.9% | -3.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.23% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.26% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.43% | 0% | -100% |