Explore the Family Name Hesson
The meaning of Hesson
Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hOisín ‘descendant of Oisín’, a personal name from a diminutive of os ‘deer, fawn’. A similar surname Ó hOsáin was used in Ulster; see Hassan.
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How common is the last name Hesson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hesson underwent minor changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 12,502 in terms of commonness among surnames and slipped to a rank of 13,291 in 2010, representing a decrease of 6.31%. Despite the slip in ranking, the actual number of individuals with the Hesson surname saw a slight increase from 2,273 in 2000 to 2,295 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 0.97%. However, the proportion of people named Hesson per 100,000 decreased by 7.14% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,502 | #13,291 | -6.31% |
| Count | 2,273 | 2,295 | 0.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.84 | 0.78 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hesson
The Decennial U.S. Census also reveals insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hesson. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight reduction of 1.23% over the decade. An interesting shift is observed in the Hispanic category which more than doubled from 1.36% to 2.75%, a significant increase of 102.21%. The proportions identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all decreased between 2000 and 2010. The most drastic reduction was seen among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which fell 29.03% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.98% | 93.81% | -1.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 2.75% | 102.21% |
| Black | 1.63% | 1.61% | -1.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 1.26% | -4.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.35% | -12.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.31% | 0.22% | -29.03% |