Explore the Family Name Hevener
The meaning of Hevener
Probably an Americanized form of German Häfner (see Hafner). See also Heavener.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hevener in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Hevener' has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. The rank dropped from 31,235 in 2000 to 34,916 in 2010, indicating a decrease of approximately 11.78%. This decline is also reflected in the total count of people with the Hevener surname, which declined by about 7.98% from 702 in 2000 to 646 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,235 | #34,916 | -11.78% |
| Count | 702 | 646 | -7.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.22 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hevener
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those with the Hevener surname. In 2000, 96.58% identified as White, but this percentage decreased to 93.19% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage who identify as Hispanic increased significantly - from 1.71% in 2000 to 3.25% in 2010. Additionally, the share of people identifying as having two or more races also increased from 1.00% in 2000 to 1.86% in 2010. Interestingly, there was an emergence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, while the percentages of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.58% | 93.19% | -3.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 3.25% | 90.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.86% | 86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |