Explore the Family Name Hennessee
The meaning of Hennessee
Irish: variant of Hennessy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hennessee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hennessee has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 23,167th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 26,853rd spot, a change of -15.91%. The count of individuals with this name also declined during this time period from 1,028 to 905 people, representing an -11.96% change. This resulted in a drop in the proportion per 100k from 0.38 to 0.31, indicating a -18.42% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,167 | #26,853 | -15.91% |
| Count | 1,028 | 905 | -11.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.31 | -18.42% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hennessee
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the Hennessee surname from 2000 to 2010. The majority of Hennessees identified as White, though there was a slight decrease from 92.41% to 90.72%. Those identifying as Black increased from 3.50% to 5.19%, marking a significant 48.29% change. The group identifying as Hispanic also saw growth, rising from 1.85% to 2.43%, a 31.35% increase. However, there was a sharp decline in those identifying with two or more races, down from 1.46% to 0.88%, a -39.73% change. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.41% | 90.72% | -1.83% |
| Black | 3.5% | 5.19% | 48.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 2.43% | 31.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 0.88% | -39.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |