Explore the Family Name Hessey
The meaning of Hessey
English: habitational name from Hessay (Yorkshire), perhaps from Old English hæsel ‘hazel’ + sǣ ‘lake, marshland’, or from hæseles, genitive form of hæsel, + ēg ‘island’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hessey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hessey has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hessey ranked 77,742 in popularity with 229 individuals carrying this surname, making it 0.08 per 100k of the population. By 2010, however, the rank had fallen to 90,113 and the count dropped slightly to 205, dropping the proportion per 100k to 0.07. This represents a negative change of 15.91% in ranking and a 10.48% decrease in the number of people with the Hessey surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #90,113 | -15.91% |
| Count | 229 | 205 | -10.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hessey
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Hessey surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, a significant majority identify as White. In 2000, about 96.51% of those with the Hessey last name identified as White, decreasing slightly to 95.61% in 2010. The data also shows no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations among people with the Hessey surname in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 95.61% | -0.93% |
| 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% |