Explore the Family Name Hendy
The meaning of Hendy
English (Gloucestershire): nickname from Middle English hendy ‘courteous, valiant, humble’, used also as a personal name (however, this may have been a pet form of Henry; see Henson). The name was later taken to Ireland.
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How common is the last name Hendy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hendy experienced a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Hendy was ranked as the 34,308th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 38,801st spot, indicating a decline of 13.1%. The number of individuals bearing the Hendy surname also decreased during this period from 625 in 2000 to 569 in 2010, marking an 8.96% drop. The proportion of individuals with the Hendy surname per 100,000 people fell by 17.39%, from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,308 | #38,801 | -13.1% |
| Count | 625 | 569 | -8.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.19 | -17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hendy
The ethnic identity associated with the Hendy surname has seen some shifts over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of those with the Hendy last name identified as White (69.44%), followed by Black (22.56%), Hispanic (4.16%), and Two or more races (1.76%). By 2010, while the majority still identified as White, the percentage had dropped to 65.38%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black increased to 24.96%, and those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase up to 6.15%. The category of Two or more races remained stable at 1.76%, and a new group emerged with a small percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.76%). There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.44% | 65.38% | -5.85% |
| Black | 22.56% | 24.96% | 10.64% |
| Hispanic | 4.16% | 6.15% | 47.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 1.76% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |