Explore the Family Name Hegwood
The meaning of Hegwood
Variant of Hagwood, Hagewood, and Haigwood, surnames of English origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hegwood in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hegwood saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 14958 in 2000 to 15912 in 2010, representing a change of -6.38. Despite this slip in ranking, the actual count of individuals bearing the Hegwood name increased marginally from 1813 in 2000 to 1826 in 2010, showing a growth of 0.72%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Hegwood name dipped by -7.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,958 | #15,912 | -6.38% |
| Count | 1,813 | 1,826 | 0.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.62 | -7.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hegwood
The ethnicity associated with the Hegwood surname also saw some changes based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2010, there were instances of the surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, where none had been recorded in 2000. The proportion of those identifying as Two or more races increased by 29.12%, while the Hispanic population associated with the Hegwood name saw a substantial increase of 58.68%. Meanwhile, the White demographic represented the largest proportion but experienced a decrease of -2.93%. The Black community saw a modest rise of 3.02% in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.13% | 71.96% | -2.93% |
| Black | 22.17% | 22.84% | 3.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 2.35% | 29.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 1.92% | 58.68% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.44% | 0% |