Explore the Family Name Hevey
The meaning of Hevey
1. French Canadian (Hévey): altered form of French Hévé, itself a variant or an altered form of Devé, an unflattering nickname from desvé ‘mad, insane’. The surname Devé originates from Normandy. Compare Avery 2 and Avey 3. 2. Irish (Meath): variant of Heaphy. History: Many of the American bearers of the surname Hevey are descendants of Nicolas Hévé/Devé from Saint-Valéry-en-Caux in Seine-Maritime in Normandy, France, who married Jeanne Chalut in Quebec City, QC, in 1672. His descendants also bear other altered forms of the surname, namely Avery and Avey. Some characteristic forenames: French Nicolle.
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How common is the last name Hevey in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hevey has seen minor fluctuations over the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, Hevey was ranked as the 55,609th most popular surname, dropping slightly to 57,516th in 2010, a change of -3.43%. The count of individuals with this surname increased by 2.61% during this period, from 345 in 2000 to 354 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -7.69%, from 0.13 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #57,516 | -3.43% |
| Count | 345 | 354 | 2.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hevey
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hevey is predominantly White, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.39% of individuals with the Hevey surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 96.05% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either 2000 or 2010. The Hispanic representation saw a slight increase from 0.00% in 2000 to 1.41% in 2010. Similarly, the Black population also registered at 1.41% in 2010, compared to 0 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.39% | 96.05% | -1.38% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |