Explore the Family Name Hessong
The meaning of Hessong
Americanized form of German (of French origin) Hussong.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hessong in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hessong has witnessed slight fluctuations in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 71,808 in terms of popularity and increased slightly to 73,005 by 2010, marking a decrease of 1.67%. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname Hessong rose from 253 in 2000 to 266 in 2010, showing an increase of 5.14%. The proportion per 100,000 people maintained a steady figure of 0.09 in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #73,005 | -1.67% |
| Count | 253 | 266 | 5.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hessong
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Hessong have identified as White. In 2000, 96.44% of individuals with this surname were of White ethnic identity, decreasing slightly to 93.61% in 2010. During the same period, there was a notable shift as some individuals started identifying as Hispanic, which was not the case in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase to 4.51% in 2010. No changes were observed in other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and Two or more races, either due to lack of data or because the figures were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.44% | 93.61% | -2.93% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.51% | 0% |
| 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% |