Explore the Family Name Hesseltine
The meaning of Hesseltine
English: variant of Hazeltine.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hesseltine in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hesseltine has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hesseltine was ranked as the 27,562nd most popular surname in the United States, while in 2010 it moved up slightly to the 27,481st position, indicating an upward shift of 0.29%. Over this decade, the number of individuals with this surname also expanded from 823 to 877, reflecting a growth rate of 6.56%. However, its proportion per 100,000 residents decreased marginally by 3.23%, dropping from 0.31 to 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,562 | #27,481 | 0.29% |
| Count | 823 | 877 | 6.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.3 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hesseltine
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of the Hesseltine population identifies as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.84% in 2000 to 94.75% in 2010. This represents a change of -2.16%. Meanwhile, the portion of the Hesseltine population that identifies as Hispanic saw a significant increase during the same period, jumping from 2.43% to 4.10%, a whopping 68.72% rise. The figures for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.84% | 94.75% | -2.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.43% | 4.1% | 68.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |