Explore the Family Name Heriford
The meaning of Heriford
Altered form of English Hereford.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heriford in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Heriford has seen a significant decrease in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Heriford was ranked 70,473 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 93,921. The number of individuals carrying the Heriford surname also decreased from 259 in 2000 to 195 in 2010. This represents a change of -24.71% in count and a -33.27% change in overall ranking.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #93,921 | -33.27% |
| Count | 259 | 195 | -24.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heriford
In regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Heriford surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. There was however a small decrease from 98.46% in 2000 to 93.85% in 2010. In contrast, there was a notable introduction of the Hispanic ethnicity among those bearing the surname, accounting for 3.08% in 2010. For other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, the proportion remained at 0 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.46% | 93.85% | -4.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.08% | 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% |