Explore the Family Name Hedgespeth
The meaning of Hedgespeth
English: variant of Hudspeth. Compare Hedgepeth.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hedgespeth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hedgespeth shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 60,083 in terms of popularity, with a count of 314 individuals carrying that name. By 2010, the rank had marginally improved to 59,901, a 0.3% change. The counts also increased from 314 to 337, representing a 7.32% growth. Meanwhile, the proportion per 100,000 people observed a decrement from 0.12 to 0.11, marking an 8.33% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #59,901 | 0.3% |
| Count | 314 | 337 | 7.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hedgespeth
Regarding ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there seems to be a slight shift in the distribution among those with the Hedgespeth surname from 2000 to 2010. There was no representation for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in both years. In 2000, 59.87% identified as White and 39.49% as Black. By 2010, the percentage of Whites had decreased by 4.34% to 57.27%, while the Black percentage dropped by 1.57% to 38.87%. Interestingly, there emerged representation for those identifying with two or more races in 2010, making up 2.08% of the Hedgespeths.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.87% | 57.27% | -4.34% |
| Black | 39.49% | 38.87% | -1.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |