Explore the Family Name Hexter
The meaning of Hexter
1. Jewish (from Germany): habitational name for someone from the town of Höxter in the province of Westphalia (Germany). 2. English (Devon and Somerset): variant of Exeter with prosthetic H-, a habitational name from the city of Exeter (Devon). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Shoshana, Simcha.
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How common is the last name Hexter in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hexter has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hexter had a rank of 92,601 but by 2010, it had dropped to 103,181, resulting in a change of -11.43%. The count of people with this surname also saw a decline over the decade; there were 184 individuals with the Hexter surname in 2000, and this figure decreased by 5.43% to 174 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of the Hexter surname per 100,000 people declined by 14.29% from 0.07 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,601 | #103,181 | -11.43% |
| Count | 184 | 174 | -5.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hexter
The ethnic identity associated with the Hexter surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, 96.20% of individuals with this surname identified as White, a figure that slightly decreased to 95.40% in 2010. There was no significant change in the percentage of Hexters identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these categories either remaining at 0% or being suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 95.4% | -0.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |