Explore the Family Name Heslip
The meaning of Heslip
English (Lancashire): variant of Heslop. In this form, the name is found mainly in Northern Ireland (Down).
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How common is the last name Heslip in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Heslip has seen a significant increase in popularity within the United States over the past decade. In 2000, Heslip was ranked as the 55,237th most popular surname in America with a count of 348. By 2010, the name had moved up to the 49,087th spot on the list, representing an 11.13% jump in rank. The total number of individuals in the country carrying the Heslip name also rose by 23.28%, or from 348 in 2000 to 429 in 2010. Additionally, the proportion of the population with this last name per 100,000 people increased by 15.38% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #49,087 | 11.13% |
| Count | 348 | 429 | 23.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.15 | 15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heslip
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insightful information regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Heslip. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a marked shift in the ethnic composition of those bearing this name. Despite no representation amongst Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives, there are notable changes in other ethnicities. The largest percentage change occurred within the Hispanic community, which saw a substantial growth of 223.61% in the usage of the Heslip surname. Meanwhile, the percentage of White individuals with this surname declined by 7.15%, while the Black community experienced a slight increase of 6.15%. There was also a decrease of 31.98% in the number of individuals identifying as two or more races carrying the Heslip surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.54% | 64.57% | -7.15% |
| Black | 27.01% | 28.67% | 6.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 4.66% | 223.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 1.17% | -31.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |