Explore the Family Name Hext
The meaning of Hext
English (Devon): nickname from Middle English hext ‘tallest, highest’ (Old English hēhst, superlative of hēah ‘high’).
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How common is the last name Hext in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hext's popularity has seen a slight increase over a decade. In 2000, the name was ranked 55,481 in terms of popularity, while in 2010 it moved up to 54,864. This represents a change of 1.11 percent. The count, which refers to the number of people with this surname, also increased from 346 to 375, marking an 8.38 percent growth. Interestingly, despite these changes, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,481 | #54,864 | 1.11% |
| Count | 346 | 375 | 8.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hext
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hext. Over the decade from 2000 to 2010, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native with this surname. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, with the percentage slightly increasing from 92.77 to 93.33. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant rise of 20.07 percent, going from 2.89 to 3.47. However, there was a decline in the number of individuals with this surname who identified with two or more races, dropping by 38.62 percent from 3.47 to 2.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.77% | 93.33% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 2.89% | 3.47% | 20.07% |
| Two or More Races | 3.47% | 2.13% | -38.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |