Explore the Family Name Heekin
The meaning of Heekin
Irish: variant of Egan. Some characteristic forenames: Irish James Patrick.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heekin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Heekin has shown an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Heekin was ranked 62,236th in popularity and had a count of 301. By 2010, the surname's rank increased to 58,735th and the count rose to 345, indicating a growth rate of 14.62%. The proportion per 100,000 people also went up by 9.09% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #58,735 | 5.63% |
| Count | 301 | 345 | 14.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heekin
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Heekin. In 2000, 98.67% of individuals with this surname identified as White, with no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as White, dropping to 97.97%. Interestingly, there was a new addition in the ethnicity data, with 1.45% of individuals with the surname Heekin identifying with two or more races. There were still no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.67% | 97.97% | -0.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |