Explore the Family Name Heckard
The meaning of Heckard
Altered form of German Heckert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heckard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Heckard has seen a slight increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 25,926th most common surname, while by 2010, it moved up to 25,725th position, marking a positive change of 0.78 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also increased from 890 in 2000 to 958 in 2010, a rise of 7.64 percent. However, the proportion of people per 100k with the Heckard surname showed a slight decrease of -3.03 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,926 | #25,725 | 0.78% |
| Count | 890 | 958 | 7.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.32 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heckard
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with the Heckard surname identifying as Black experienced the most significant growth, increasing from 33.26 percent in 2000 to 37.89 percent in 2010, a change of 13.92 percent. On the other hand, those identifying as White decreased from 62.58 percent to 57.83 percent, reflecting a decrease of -7.59 percent. Identifications with Hispanic ethnicity slightly decreased by -7.20 percent. The percentages of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian & Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years, while those identifying with two or more races saw a moderate increase of 10.00 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.58% | 57.83% | -7.59% |
| Black | 33.26% | 37.89% | 13.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.36% | 2.19% | -7.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 1.98% | 10% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |