Explore the Family Name Heryford
The meaning of Heryford
Altered form of English Hereford.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heryford in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Heryford has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Heryford was ranked 92,217 in popularity, while in 2010 it fell to rank 98,553, marking a decrease of 6.87%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also declined modestly from 185 in 2000 to 184 in 2010, representing a change of -0.54%. Likewise, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals shrank by 14.29% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,217 | #98,553 | -6.87% |
| Count | 185 | 184 | -0.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heryford
The ethnicity associated with the Heryford surname saw some shifts as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority (90.81%) identified as White, which decreased to 84.24% in 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders increased from 3.24% to 3.80%, while those identifying with two or more ethnicities emerged at 4.35% in 2010. Hispanic representation also increased significantly, from 2.70% in 2000 to 4.89% in 2010, showing an impressive 81.11% increase. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives decreased slightly from 3.24% to 2.72%. No changes were observed in the Black ethnicity category for the years under consideration.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.81% | 84.24% | -7.23% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 4.89% | 81.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.24% | 3.8% | 17.28% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.24% | 2.72% | -16.05% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |