Explore the Family Name Height
The meaning of Height
English: variant of Hite.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Height in the United States?
The surname "Height" has maintained a steady level of popularity in the United States over the last two decades, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 18,836th in terms of prevalence among all surnames, and by 2010 it had risen slightly in rank to 18,540th. The actual number of individuals bearing this surname also increased during this period, from 1,343 in 2000 to 1,488 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 10.8%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the surname "Height" per 100,000 residents remained constant at 0.5.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,836 | #18,540 | 1.57% |
| Count | 1,343 | 1,488 | 10.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Height
Reviewing the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Height", based on the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals a diverse array of backgrounds. The largest percentages in both 2000 and 2010 were White and Black ethnicities, with slight growth in the white category and a minor decline for the black category. Individuals of Hispanic ethnicity emerged between 2000 and 2010, making up 1.48% of those with the surname. There was also an increase in those identifying as having two or more races, which grew by nearly 25%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a growth of 23.33%. Only the Asian/Pacific Islander category did not experience any change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.14% | 49.19% | 0.1% |
| Black | 46.91% | 44.96% | -4.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.53% | 3.16% | 24.9% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.6% | 0.74% | 23.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |