Explore the Family Name Heavin
The meaning of Heavin
1. Irish: variant of Heaven. 2. English (Wiltshire): variant of Haven. 3. Welsh: variant of Evan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heavin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Heavin holds a position of relative obscurity in terms of popularity. In 2000, it was ranked at 39,444, and by 2010, it dropped slightly to 39,773, marking a change of -0.83. However, the actual count of individuals carrying the surname increased from 525 in 2000 to 552 in 2010, amounting to a growth rate of 5.14%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,444 | #39,773 | -0.83% |
| Count | 525 | 552 | 5.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heavin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Heavin has seen some changes as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Predominantly, the name is tied to those who identify as White, accounting for 96.57% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 92.75% in 2010. While it was represented among those of Hispanic ethnicity at 1.52% in 2000, this representation surged to 5.62% by 2010, a substantial increase of 269.74%. The surname also appeared within the category of two or more races in 2000, but was not present in 2010. It did not appear among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.57% | 92.75% | -3.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 5.62% | 269.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |