Explore the Family Name Heye
The meaning of Heye
1. North German, East Frisian, Flemish, and Dutch: variant of Hey 4. In North America, this surname may also be an altered form of the Dutch variant Heije. 2. English (mainly Yorkshire and Lancashire): variant of Hey 1. This surname is very rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Heye in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Heye experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 51,809 in terms of prevalence but fell to 54,418 by 2010, marking a decrease of 5.04%. However, the count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 377 to 379 during the same period, representing a growth rate of 0.53%. The proportion of people named Heye per 100,000 people also dropped by 7.14%, moving from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #54,418 | -5.04% |
| Count | 377 | 379 | 0.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heye
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Heye, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a majority of individuals with this name identify as White. This group saw a slight increase of 1.74% over the decade, moving from 93.37% in 2000 to 94.99% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black dropped by 13.82%, from 3.98% in 2000 to 3.43% in 2010. No changes were observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, while the category of two or more races went from 1.86% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.37% | 94.99% | 1.74% |
| Black | 3.98% | 3.43% | -13.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |