Explore the Family Name Hedgecock
The meaning of Hedgecock
English (southeastern): variant of Hitchcock, altered by folk etymology.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hedgecock in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hedgecock has experienced slight fluctuations over the past decade. The rank of this surname fell from 17,114th in popularity in 2000 to 17,851st in 2010, representing a decrease of 4.31%. However, the overall number of people bearing the surname increased by 2.42%, from 1,530 in 2000 to 1,567 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion of individuals with the Hedgecock surname per 100,000 people declined by 7.02% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,114 | #17,851 | -4.31% |
| Count | 1,530 | 1,567 | 2.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.53 | -7.02% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hedgecock
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the Hedgecock surname has seen some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. As per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 3.87% during this period, while those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 51.69%. Interestingly, there were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicity with the Hedgecock surname in 2000, but by 2010 these groups made up 0.96% and 0.32% respectively. The percentage of people identifying with two or more races also saw a significant increase of 215.29%. Meanwhile, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw an increase of 72.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.99% | 93.24% | -3.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 2.68% | 215.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.79% | 51.69% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.59% | 1.02% | 72.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |