Explore the Family Name Hesketh
The meaning of Hesketh
English (Lancashire and Cheshire): habitational name from Hesketh (Lancashire), Hesketh Grange in Felixkirk (North Yorkshire), or Hesket in the Forest (Cumberland). The placenames derive from Old Norse hestr ‘horse, stallion’ + skeith ‘course, track, race course’. The ancient Scandinavians were fond of horse-racing and horse-fighting, and introduced both pastimes to England.
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How common is the last name Hesketh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hesketh has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 31,621 in popularity with a count of 691, representing a proportion of 0.26 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 41,579 and the count to 523, a decrease of 24.31%. The proportion per 100,000 also fell by 30.77% to 0.18. This shows a significant drop in the usage of the Hesketh surname over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,621 | #41,579 | -31.49% |
| Count | 691 | 523 | -24.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.18 | -30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hesketh
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Hesketh identify as White. In 2000, 96.24% identified as White, increasing slightly to 96.37% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic declined from 1.59% in 2000 to 1.34% in 2010. No Heskeths identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. There were also no individuals who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.24% | 96.37% | 0.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 1.34% | -15.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.72% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |