Explore the Family Name Heery
The meaning of Heery
Irish (Meath and Cavan): variant of Heary.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heery in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Heery' experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 56,687th most common in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 59,171st position, a decrease of 4.38%. Despite this, the number of individuals carrying the surname 'Heery' increased marginally from 337 in 2000 to 342 in 2010, a growth rate of 1.48%. The proportion of people named 'Heery' per 100,000 remained constant at 0.12 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #59,171 | -4.38% |
| Count | 337 | 342 | 1.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heery
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Heery' identify as White. This demographic represented 98.52% of all 'Heery's in 2000 and 97.66% in 2010, experiencing a slight decrease of 0.87%. There were no recorded instances of 'Heery' among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities during these years. Also, there were no reported cases of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.52% | 97.66% | -0.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |