Explore the Family Name Heslop
The meaning of Heslop
Scottish: variant of Hislop.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heslop in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Heslop has seen an increase in popularity over time. In 2000, it ranked 18,994th in terms of prevalence and rose to 18,457th by 2010, a change of about 2.83 percent. The total count of individuals with the Heslop surname also grew from 1,327 in 2000 to 1,499 in 2010, marking a notable 12.96 percent rise. Additionally, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people slightly increased from 0.49 in 2000 to 0.51 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,994 | #18,457 | 2.83% |
| Count | 1,327 | 1,499 | 12.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.51 | 4.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heslop
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data illustrates some shifts for the Heslop surname throughout the decade. While there were no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname in either year, there was a slight growth in the percentage of people identifying as two or more races, going from 1.36 percent in 2000 to 1.47 percent in 2010. The majority of Heslops identified as White, although this group saw a decrease from 79.05 percent in 2000 to 74.72 percent in 2010. In contrast, the Hispanic and Black populations within the Heslop surname increased: the Hispanic percentage rose dramatically from 1.36 percent to 3.20 percent, and the Black population grew from 17.56 percent to 20.08 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.05% | 74.72% | -5.48% |
| Black | 17.56% | 20.08% | 14.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 3.2% | 135.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.47% | 8.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |