Explore the Family Name Heraty
The meaning of Heraty
Irish: variant of Harrity. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Cathal, Kieran.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heraty in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Heraty has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 55,971st in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had slipped to 60,636th. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased slightly from 342 in 2000 to 332 in 2010. This equates to a proportion per 100,000 people drop from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #60,636 | -8.33% |
| Count | 342 | 332 | -2.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heraty
In terms of ethnicity, the Heraty surname is overwhelmingly associated with individuals who identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, almost 99% of Heratys identified as White, although this figure dropped slightly to 95.78% in 2010. The census data does not show any Heratys identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either year. However, it does indicate a small percentage (2.71%) identifying as Hispanic in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.83% | 95.78% | -3.09% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |