Explore the Family Name Hennesey
The meaning of Hennesey
Irish: variant of Hennessy.
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How common is the last name Hennesey in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hennesey has seen a shift in its popularity over time. In 2000, Hennesey ranked as the 77,472nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 91,221st position, representing a decrease of approximately 17.75%. The count of people bearing this surname also decreased from 230 in 2000 to 202 in 2010 – a drop of 12.17%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Hennesey surname per 100,000 people also declined by 22.22%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,472 | #91,221 | -17.75% |
| Count | 230 | 202 | -12.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hennesey
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hennesey, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there's been a notable change. In 2000, most bearers of the Hennesey surname identified as White (94.78%) but this proportion diminished by 5.47% by 2010. However, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, growing from 2.17% in 2000 to 4.95% in 2010, an increase of more than 128%. Additionally, there was a slight emergence of those who identified with two or more races in 2010 (2.48%), which was not present in the 2000 data. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero, while the proportion identifying as Black declined from 2.17% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.78% | 89.6% | -5.47% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 4.95% | 128.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.17% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |