Explore the Family Name Hence
The meaning of Hence
1. English and Scottish (Ayrshire): variant of either Ennis (compare Hennis) or Hince. 2. Americanized form of German Henz or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.
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How common is the last name Hence in the United States?
The surname Hence witnessed a surge in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it held the rank of 33,876, but by 2010 it had climbed to 32,438, marking an improvement of 4.24%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 634 to 709, a growth rate of 11.83%. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.24 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,876 | #32,438 | 4.24% |
| Count | 634 | 709 | 11.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hence
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hence also experienced some shifts as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group identifying with this surname was Black, though their proportion decreased slightly from 67.03% in 2000 to 65.30% in 2010. The percentage of Whites increased marginally from 29.65% to 30.04% during the same period, while those of Hispanic origin saw a rise of 6.96%, moving from 1.58% to 1.69%. Individuals identifying as two or more races also marked a significant uptick, growing by 59.15% from 1.42% to 2.26%. There were no instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the Hence surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 67.03% | 65.3% | -2.58% |
| White | 29.65% | 30.04% | 1.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 2.26% | 59.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 1.69% | 6.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |