Explore the Family Name Hespe
The meaning of Hespe
German: habitational name from a place near Bückeburg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hespe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hespe has seen a slight increase in its popularity over the years. In 2000, Hespe was ranked 75,219th and by 2010, it had moved up to the 72,332nd position, indicating a popularity growth of 3.84%. The amount of people bearing this surname also rose from 239 in 2000 to 269 in 2010, marking a 12.55% increase. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #72,332 | 3.84% |
| Count | 239 | 269 | 12.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hespe
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Hespe identify as White. In 2000, 97.91% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.28% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for the years 2000 and 2010. Please note, however, that the absence of data for these categories could be due to suppression for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.91% | 96.28% | -1.66% |
| 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% |