Explore the Family Name Heslep
The meaning of Heslep
English (North Yorkshire): variant of Heslop.
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How common is the last name Heslep in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Heslep has seen slight changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 35,957th most common surname but fell to be the 38,532nd most prevalent by 2010, showing a decrease of 7.16 percent. The number of individuals with the Heslep surname also slightly declined from 590 in 2000 to 574 in 2010, marking a reduction of about 2.71 percent. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 13.64 percent across the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,957 | #38,532 | -7.16% |
| Count | 590 | 574 | -2.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heslep
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Heslep, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The highest proportion of those with the Heslep surname identified as White, though this proportion experienced a minor decline from 92.71 percent in 2000 to 91.64 percent in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic or of two or more races, rising by 37.01 percent and 84.71 percent respectively. However, those self-identifying as Black showed a decrease from 3.22 percent in 2000 to 2.96 percent in 2010. There were no individuals with the Heslep surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.71% | 91.64% | -1.15% |
| Hispanic | 2.54% | 3.48% | 37.01% |
| Black | 3.22% | 2.96% | -8.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.57% | 84.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |