Explore the Family Name Hedgecoth
The meaning of Hedgecoth
English: variant of Hitchcock. Compare Hedgecock.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hedgecoth in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hedgecoth has seen a slight decrease in rank from 55,003 in 2000 to 56,588 in 2010 - a change of -2.88%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname rose slightly from 350 in 2000 to 361 in 2010, showing an increase of 3.14%. The proportion per 100k people also slightly declined by -7.69% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,003 | #56,588 | -2.88% |
| Count | 350 | 361 | 3.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hedgecoth
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Hedgecoth surname. In 2000, 96.00% identified as White, which dropped modestly to 94.46% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races saw an increase from 2.29% in 2000 to 2.77% in 2010. While there were no individuals who identified as Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010, there were 1.66% who identified as Hispanic. Other categories remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96% | 94.46% | -1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 2.29% | 2.77% | 20.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |