Explore the Family Name Hehir
The meaning of Hehir
Irish (Clare): variant of Hare 2 from Ó hAichir. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Brighid.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hehir in the United States?
The surname Hehir saw an increase in prevalence from the year 2000 to 2010, according to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name ranked 39,378 in popularity, with a count of 526 occurrences, or 0.19 for every 100,000 people in the United States. By 2010, the rank had improved to 38,389, and the count increased to 577, making it 0.2 per 100,000 people. This represented a change of 2.51% in rank and 9.7% in count, demonstrating a modest rise in the use of this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,378 | #38,389 | 2.51% |
| Count | 526 | 577 | 9.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hehir
In terms of ethnicity associated with the surname Hehir, again referring to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of -2.93% over the decade. In 2000, 96.77% identified as White, dropping to 93.93% by 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw an increase from 0.95% to 1.56%, while those identifying with two or more races rose from 1.33% to 1.91%. There were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, in 2010 some started identifying as Hispanic (2.25%), which wasn't the case in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 93.93% | -2.93% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.25% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.91% | 43.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.95% | 1.56% | 64.21% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |