Explore the Family Name Hetu
The meaning of Hetu
French Canadian (Hétu): altered form of French Estur, from the Old Norse personal name Styrr, Latinized as Sturus, from styrr ‘stir, tumult, battle’. The surname Estur is rare in France, found mainly in Seine-Maritime. Compare Atchue, Etue, and Hickey. History: Bearers of the surname Hetu or Hétu trace their origin to Georges Estur/Hétu dit Lafleur from Le Havre in Seine-Maritime, France, who married Marie Loiseau in Boucherville, QC, in 1699. His descendants also bear altered forms of this surname, such as Atchue, Etue, and Hickey. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Marcel, Jean-Guy, Michel, Normand, Raymonde.
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How common is the last name Hetu in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hetu has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 47,838 in 2000 to 46,811 in 2010, indicating a positive change of 2.15%. In addition, the count of individuals with the Hetu surname increased by 9.13%, from 416 in 2000 to 454 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,838 | #46,811 | 2.15% |
| Count | 416 | 454 | 9.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hetu
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Hetu surname identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease from 96.88% in 2000 to 93.39% in 2010. During the same time period, there was an 83.33% increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic, moving from 2.16% to 3.96%. Additionally, there was a new representation from the Black community, accounting for 1.32% in 2010 from zero in 2000. No changes were observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 93.39% | -3.6% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 3.96% | 83.33% |
| Black | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |