Explore the Family Name Heffron
The meaning of Heffron
Irish: variant of Hefferon.
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How common is the last name Heffron in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Heffron showed slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Heffron ranked 12,221 in terms of popularity with a count of 2,337 individuals featuring the surname. By the year 2010, the rank dropped slightly to 12,916, reflecting a 5.69% decrease. However, the total count of people bearing the surname increased marginally by 1.84% to reach 2,380. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a dip from 0.87 to 0.81, indicating a decline of 6.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,221 | #12,916 | -5.69% |
| Count | 2,337 | 2,380 | 1.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.87 | 0.81 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heffron
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Heffron, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts over the decade from 2000 to 2010. Predominantly identified as White, this group saw a minor decrease from 97.3% in 2000 to 95.71% in 2010. While no Heffrons identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2000, there was a slight emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander representation at 0.63% in 2010. People identifying as Hispanic under the surname Heffron increased by 60.75%. Although small in number, those identifying with two or more races also increased significantly from 0.81% in 2000 to 1.34% in 2010. The presence of American Indian and Alaskan Native identities however disappeared completely by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 95.71% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 1.72% | 60.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 1.34% | 65.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.34% | 0% | 0% |