Explore the Family Name Heavey
The meaning of Heavey
Irish: variant of Heaphy, from Ó hÉamhaigh. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Eamon, Oonagh.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heavey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Heavey has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at position 28,407 in 2000, it fell to position 32,900 by 2010, marking a 15.82% decrease. The total count for this surname also experienced an 11.88% drop, from 791 in 2000 to 697 by 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Heavey per 100k people also fell by 17.24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,407 | #32,900 | -15.82% |
| Count | 791 | 697 | -11.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.24 | -17.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heavey
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Heavey as per the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a predominantly White demographic, though this percentage saw a small decrease from 96.59% in 2000 to 94.98% in 2010. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native affiliation in either census year. However, there were increases in the other categories. For instance, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased by 23.74%, going from 1.39% to 1.72%. Those identifying as two or more races increased slightly from 1.52% to 1.58%. Interestingly, in 2010, Black representation emerged where there had been none before, registering at 1.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 94.98% | -1.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 1.72% | 23.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 1.58% | 3.95% |
| Black | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |