Explore the Family Name Heavener
The meaning of Heavener
Anglicized form of German Hefner or Häfner (see Hafner). This surname was (first) brought to North America from Ireland. Compare Heavner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heavener in the United States?
The surname Heavener has shown a slight dip in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Heavener ranked 20,512 in terms of commonality among American surnames. By 2010, it had slipped to 21,583, marking a decrease of 5.22%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people with the Heavener surname increased marginally from 1,202 in 2000 to 1,209 in 2010, an overall increase of 0.58%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a decline of 8.89% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,512 | #21,583 | -5.22% |
| Count | 1,202 | 1,209 | 0.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.41 | -8.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heavener
Regarding ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, individuals with the surname Heavener predominantly identify as White, making up 93.05% of the population in 2010, down slightly from 93.51% in 2000. The data also shows a notable increase in persons identifying as having two or more races, going from 1.25% to 2.23%, representing a 78.40% change. There was a decrease in those identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native by 24.00% and 22.67% respectively. No individuals with the surname Heavener identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.51% | 93.05% | -0.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 2.23% | 78.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 1.9% | -24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.25% | 1.74% | -22.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |