Explore the Family Name Heathman
The meaning of Heathman
English: topographic name denoting a dweller ‘on the heath’, from Middle English he(a)th + man(ne). Compare Heath and Heather.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heathman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Heathman experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 24,007 in 2000, it dropped to 25,771 by 2010, a change of -7.35%. The number of individuals carrying the Heathman surname also decreased during this period from 981 to 956, which is a -2.55% change. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents fell by -11.11%, from 0.36 to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,007 | #25,771 | -7.35% |
| Count | 981 | 956 | -2.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.32 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heathman
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity reveals a diverse composition of individuals with the Heathman surname. In 2000, 91.64% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 90.59% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, from 1.94% in 2000 to 2.62% in 2010, a 35.05% change. There was a small reduction in those identifying as Black or of two or more races, dropping by -5.99% and -4.58% respectively. Interestingly, there were no reported instances of individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in 2000, but by 2010, these groups were represented by 0.63% and 1.26% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.64% | 90.59% | -1.15% |
| Black | 3.67% | 3.45% | -5.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 2.62% | 35.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.46% | -4.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |