Explore the Family Name Heward
The meaning of Heward
English: variant of Howard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heward in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Heward has been growing in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked at 34,259 and by 2010 it had risen to a rank of 32,302, indicating a growth of 5.71% over the decade. The count of individuals with this name also increased from 626 in 2000 to 713 in 2010, signifying an increase of 13.9%. The proportion per 100k people similarly rose by 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,259 | #32,302 | 5.71% |
| Count | 626 | 713 | 13.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.24 | 4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heward
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Heward identify as White, accounting for 95.09% in 2010, up from 94.89% in 2000. The Hispanic representation also saw a significant increase of 16.67%, albeit from a small base of 1.92% in 2000 to 2.24% in 2010. Conversely, the Black segment decreased from 1.92% to 1.26% during the same period. The category of Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as two or more races remained consistent at 0% for both years. Notably, there was a new entry in 2010, with 0.84% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.89% | 95.09% | 0.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 2.24% | 16.67% |
| Black | 1.92% | 1.26% | -34.37% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |