Explore the Family Name Heisey
The meaning of Heisey
Altered form of German Heise, written thus to preserve the second syllable.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heisey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Heisey in the United States has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Heisey was ranked as the 14457th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 17541st position - an overall decrease of 21.33%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Heisey surname dropped from 1893 in 2000 to 1604 in 2010, marking a 15.27% decline. Its proportion per 100k people also fell by 22.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,457 | #17,541 | -21.33% |
| Count | 1,893 | 1,604 | -15.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.54 | -22.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heisey
The ethnicity breakdown for individuals carrying the Heisey surname has shifted slightly over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.89% in 2000 to 96.88% in 2010, whereas those claiming Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic heritage rose from 0.26% to 0.50% and 0.85% to 1.18%, respectively. The representation of people identifying as two or more races also saw an increase, going up from 0.79% to 1.06%. However, there were no changes in the percentages for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 96.88% | -1.03% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 1.18% | 38.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 1.06% | 34.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.26% | 0.5% | 92.31% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |