Explore the Family Name Heter
The meaning of Heter
English: variant of Heater.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Heter has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Heter held the rank of 60,083 in terms of surname prevalence but fell to 66,931 by 2010, reflecting an 11.4% drop. The count of individuals bearing the surname also decreased from 314 in 2000 to 295 in 2010, a 6.05% reduction. Consequently, the proportion of people named Heter per 100,000 also declined by 16.67%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #66,931 | -11.4% |
| Count | 314 | 295 | -6.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heter
Examining ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Heter identified as White, a figure that increased slightly from 92.68% in 2000 to 94.58% in 2010. A small percentage (3.82% in 2000 and 3.73% in 2010) identified as Hispanic. However, there was a notable change in the Black community, as those identifying as Black and bearing the surname Heter dropped from 1.59% in 2000 to zero in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. There were also no respondents who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.68% | 94.58% | 2.05% |
| Hispanic | 3.82% | 3.73% | -2.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.59% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |