Explore the Family Name Hechavarria
The meaning of Hechavarria
Basque: Castilianized form (Hechavarría) of Etxabarria, a variant of Etxeberria (see Echeverria). This surname is not found in the Basque Country; it is most common in Cuba. Compare Echavarria.
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How common is the last name Hechavarria in the United States?
The surname Hechavarria saw an uptick in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010 according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname was ranked 42,217th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to the 31,360th spot, a change of approximately 25.72%. The number of people with this last name also increased during this period. In 2000, the count for the surname was 484; however, by 2010 that number had grown to 739, a rise of 52.69%. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 also experienced growth from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,217 | #31,360 | 25.72% |
| Count | 484 | 739 | 52.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.25 | 38.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hechavarria
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hechavarria based on the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a predominantly Hispanic background. In 2000, about 85.74% of those bearing the surname identified as Hispanic, and this percentage rose slightly to 88.50% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as White decreased from 9.71% in 2000 to 7.71% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black also fell over this time frame, going from 4.34% in 2000 to 3.65% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.74% | 88.5% | 3.22% |
| White | 9.71% | 7.71% | -20.6% |
| Black | 4.34% | 3.65% | -15.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |