Explore the Family Name Henslee
The meaning of Henslee
English: variant of Hensley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Henslee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Henslee has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Despite an increase in the total count from 1884 to 1938, the rank dropped from 14503 in 2000 to 15201 in 2010, indicating a fall in popularity by 4.81%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k also decreased by 5.71%, moving from 0.7 in 2000 to 0.66 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,503 | #15,201 | -4.81% |
| Count | 1,884 | 1,938 | 2.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.66 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Henslee
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting shifts within the Henslee surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose significantly by 72.92%, albeit from a small base, while those reporting two or more ethnicities also increased noticeably by 70.68%. The largest ethnic group, White, saw a slight decrease of 2.14%, whereas the Hispanic representation experienced a growth of 58.74%. The Black ethnicity remained nearly consistent, with only a minor decrease of 3.12%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 6.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.06% | 93.03% | -2.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 2.27% | 70.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 2.27% | 58.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.38% | 1.29% | -6.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 0.83% | 72.92% |
| Black | 0.32% | 0.31% | -3.12% |