Explore the Family Name Hesselgrave
The meaning of Hesselgrave
English (Yorkshire): habitational name from a lost place called Hesselgreave in Yorkshire or from Hazel Grove in North Yorkshire, or else a topographic name for a person who lived in or near a place where hazels grew, from Old English hæsel, Old Norse hesli ‘hazel’ + OE grǣfe ‘grove, thicket’. But the North Yorkshire placename also contains a Middle English form of Old Norse gryfja ‘hole, pit’.
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How common is the last name Hesselgrave in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hesselgrave has seen a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 75,938th most popular but fell to 79,846th by 2010, marking a decrease of 5.15%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also saw a slight increase from 236 in 2000 to 238 in 2010. However, when the proportion per 100,000 people is considered, the name decreased by 11.11%, moving from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #79,846 | -5.15% |
| Count | 236 | 238 | 0.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hesselgrave
When discussing the surname's ethnic identity, again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census data, notable changes were observed between 2000 and 2010. Although there were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicity with the surname during both years, there was a slight decrease of 2.59% in those identifying as White, dropping from 95.76% in 2000 to 93.28% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races remained relatively stable, with a slight decrease of 0.94%. Interestingly, the surname saw its first appearance within the Hispanic community in 2010, accounting for 3.36% of those with the Hesselgrave surname. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category stayed at zero percent throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.76% | 93.28% | -2.59% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.36% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.12% | 2.1% | -0.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |