Explore the Family Name Hescock
The meaning of Hescock
English: variant of Hiscock.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hescock in the United States?
The surname Hescock has shown a significant increase in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 69,201st most popular surname with a count of 265. However, by 2010, its rank had jumped to 60,347 with an increased count of 334, showing a notable change of 12.79% in rank and 26.04% in count over the decade. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a slight increase of 10.0%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #60,347 | 12.79% |
| Count | 265 | 334 | 26.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hescock
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Hescock identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 89.06% in 2000 to 85.03% in 2010. The next highest ethnic identity is American Indian and Alaskan Native, which fell modestly from 7.55% in 2000 to 7.19% in 2010. The group identifying as Two or more races saw a rise of 19.03%, going from 2.26% in 2000 to 2.69% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. A new ethnic identification emerged in 2010, with 3.89% of individuals identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.06% | 85.03% | -4.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 7.55% | 7.19% | -4.77% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.89% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.26% | 2.69% | 19.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |