Explore the Family Name Henchey
The meaning of Henchey
Irish: variant of Hennessy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Henchey in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Henchey was ranked 65,298 in popularity in 2000 and fell to 71,265 by 2010, a decrease of 9.14 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 284 in 2000 to 274 in 2010, reflecting a downward shift of 3.52 percent. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was an 18.18 percent drop between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #71,265 | -9.14% |
| Count | 284 | 274 | -3.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Henchey
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that nearly all individuals with the surname Henchey identify as White. In 2000, this percentage was 98.59 and slightly dropped to 97.08 in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Hencheys who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Furthermore, there were no individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.59% | 97.08% | -1.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |