Explore the Family Name Hency
The meaning of Hency
Possibly an Americanized form of German Henze.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hency in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hency has seen a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 71,372, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 78,821st spot, reflecting a 10.44% decrease in rank. The total count of individuals with this last name also declined during this period, going from 255 in 2000 to 242 in 2010, marking a 5.1% drop. The proportion of Hencys per 100,000 people correspondingly fell by 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #78,821 | -10.44% |
| Count | 255 | 242 | -5.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hency
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hency. As of 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the Hency surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The vast majority of people with the surname identified as White, with percentages being 94.51% in 2000 and 94.21% in 2010, showing a minor decrease of 0.32%. There were some who identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, accounting for 3.53%, but this group was not represented in the 2010 census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.51% | 94.21% | -0.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.53% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |