Explore the Family Name Hender
The meaning of Hender
Cornish: habitational name from any of several places in Cornwall named Hendra, from Cornish hen dref ‘old homestead’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hender in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Hender' experienced a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 66,274th to 68,345th, marking a decrease of 3.12%. However, the count, or the number of individuals with the surname, saw an increase of 3.23% during this period. This indicates that while the surname became less popular relative to others, the actual number of people carrying the 'Hender' surname increased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #68,345 | -3.12% |
| Count | 279 | 288 | 3.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hender
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Hender' also witnessed some changes between 2000 and 2010 as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a majority of those with the Hender surname were of White ethnicity, accounting for 84.59%, which increased to 89.24% in 2010. There was a notable decline in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black, decreasing from 7.17% to 3.47%. Also, the percentage of individuals stating they belonged to two or more races rose slightly from 3.58% to 3.82%. The proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander individuals fell from 2.51% to 1.74%. There was no change in the Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, as these remained at 0% throughout this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.59% | 89.24% | 5.5% |
| Two or More Races | 3.58% | 3.82% | 6.7% |
| Black | 7.17% | 3.47% | -51.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.51% | 1.74% | -30.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |