Explore the Family Name Heney
The meaning of Heney
1. Irish (Derry): variant of Heaney, from Ó hÉanna. 2. English: variant of Henney. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brigid, Niall.
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How common is the last name Heney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Heney has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Heney was ranked 44,895 in terms of popularity among surnames, with approximately 450 individuals bearing this name. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 54,864, and the number of people with this last name had decreased to 375. This represents a drop in popularity of -22.21% and a count change of -16.67%. The proportion of individuals named Heney per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, a change of -23.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #54,864 | -22.21% |
| Count | 450 | 375 | -16.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.13 | -23.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heney
The Decennial U.S. Census data also gives us insights into the ethnic identities linked with the Heney surname. In the year 2000, roughly 88% were White, around 7.78% identified as Black, and about 1.78% identified as Hispanic. By 2010, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of Whites to 86.67% and Blacks to 7.47%, but a significant increase in Hispanics to 3.73%. The proportion of those identifying with two or more races increased by 20.30% to 1.60%. There were no records of individuals with the Heney surname who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88% | 86.67% | -1.51% |
| Black | 7.78% | 7.47% | -3.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 3.73% | 109.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.6% | 20.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |