Explore the Family Name Heskin
The meaning of Heskin
1. Irish: variant of Haskin. 2. Scandinavian: unexplained. 3. English (Lancashire): habitational name from Heskin (Lancashire), possibly from Old Welsh hescenn ‘marsh, bog’. The surname has probably sometimes been confused with Haskin. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik.
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How common is the last name Heskin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Heskin saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Heskin was ranked as the 78,035th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 79,846th, indicating a change of -2.32%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly during this period from 228 to 238, representing a 4.39% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #79,846 | -2.32% |
| Count | 228 | 238 | 4.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heskin
When looking at the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Heskin according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a minor decrease in this demographic from 98.25% to 97.9%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.25% | 97.9% | -0.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |