Explore the Family Name Hechtman
The meaning of Hechtman
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Hecht. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Tovah.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hechtman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hechtman has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 71,143 in popularity and dropped to 77,012 in 2010, a change of -8.25%. The number of individuals with this surname also dipped slightly from 256 in 2000 to 249 in 2010, a decline of -2.73%. The proportion per 100K also fell by -11.11%, going from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #77,012 | -8.25% |
| Count | 256 | 249 | -2.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hechtman
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Hechtman identify as white. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian/Alaskan Native. The percentage of those who identified as white was extremely high at 98.05% in 2000, and it remained virtually unchanged in 2010 at 97.99%, showing only a minor decrease of -0.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.05% | 97.99% | -0.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |