Explore the Family Name Heffern
The meaning of Heffern
Irish: variant of Hefferon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heffern in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Heffern" saw slight changes from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 31,658th in popularity with 690 people bearing it, amounting to a proportion of 0.26 per 100,000. By 2010, despite a minor dip in rank to 31,906th, the count of individuals with this last name rose to 723, increasing by 4.78%. This translated into a slightly reduced proportion of 0.25 per 100,000, indicating a small decrease of -3.85% in overall popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,658 | #31,906 | -0.78% |
| Count | 690 | 723 | 4.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heffern
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname "Heffern" identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this group from 98.41% to 94.61%. Notably, there was an increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.87% in 2000 to 3.87% in 2010, marking a significant 344.83% change. In 2010, a new ethnic group emerged within the Heffern surname holders, with 0.97% identifying with two or more races. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.41% | 94.61% | -3.86% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 3.87% | 344.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |