Explore the Family Name Henery
The meaning of Henery
1. Irish (Mayo and Roscommon): variant of Henry 2, from Ó hInnéirghe. 2. English and Scottish: variant of Henry.
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How common is the last name Henery in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Henery experienced a decrease in popularity over time. From the year 2000 to the year 2010, its ranking dropped from 21,510 to 24,718, a decline of nearly 15%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased by approximately 11%, with the numbers falling from 1,132 in 2000 to 1,009 in 2010. This contributed to a reduction in the proportion per 100,000 people by about 19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,510 | #24,718 | -14.91% |
| Count | 1,132 | 1,009 | -10.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.34 | -19.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Henery
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Henery, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed several trends from 2000 to 2010. Individuals identifying as White showed an increase in the use of the surname, with their proportion rising from 66.78% to 71.95%. On the other hand, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, all had a decrease in association with the surname. The highest decline was among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native at a significant 40.20%, followed by Hispanic at 35.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.78% | 71.95% | 7.74% |
| Black | 23.14% | 21.01% | -9.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.74% | 2.38% | -13.14% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.98% | 2.38% | -40.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.47% | 1.59% | -35.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.88% | 0.69% | -21.59% |