Explore the Family Name Hedgepath
The meaning of Hedgepath
English: variant of Hudspeth. Compare Hedgepeth.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hedgepath in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hedgepath had a noticeable decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,130th in popularity but fell to 46,487th by 2010, a decline of 13.02%. Additionally, the count of people with this surname decreased from 500 to 458, reflecting an 8.4% drop. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also saw a decrease from 0.19 to 0.16, marking a 15.79% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,130 | #46,487 | -13.02% |
| Count | 500 | 458 | -8.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hedgepath
The ethnic identity associated with the Hedgepath surname, as reflected by the Decennial U.S. Census data, exhibited some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with this surname identified as White, comprising 89.40% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 88.86% in 2010. This period also saw a decrease among those identifying as Black, from 9.2% to 7.42%. However, new categories emerged in 2010 that weren't present in 2000: individuals identifying with two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native, both at 1.31%. Notably, there were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.4% | 88.86% | -0.6% |
| Black | 9.2% | 7.42% | -19.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |