Explore the Family Name Heeter
The meaning of Heeter
1. North German: habitational name for someone from Heeten in the Netherlands near Deventer. 2. Altered form of German Hüter, see Huether. 3. English: perhaps a variant of Hayter. Compare Heater.
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How common is the last name Heeter in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Heeter' has seen slight changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 14,006th most popular surname in the United States, falling slightly to 14,105th in 2010. This represents a minor decrease of 0.71% over the decade. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased by 7.84%, from 1,976 in 2000 to 2,131 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100k of the population with this surname declined marginally by 1.37%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,006 | #14,105 | -0.71% |
| Count | 1,976 | 2,131 | 7.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 0.72 | -1.37% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heeter
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Heeter', again based on Decennial U.S. Census data, there are several notable trends. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, accounting for 95.75% in 2000 and 94.93% in 2010, representing a slight decrease of 0.86%. The ethnicity identifying as Black decreased by 23.84% during this time period, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase of 74.42%. Individuals who identified with two or more races also increased by 28.10%. It's important to note that no individuals with the Heeter surname reported their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.75% | 94.93% | -0.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.55% | 28.1% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 1.5% | 74.42% |
| Black | 1.72% | 1.31% | -23.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |