Explore the Family Name Heyes
The meaning of Heyes
English (Lancashire): variant of Hayes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heyes in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Heyes has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,124th compared to 63,218th in 2010, indicating a drop in popularity by 14.68%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Heyes surname also decreased from 349 in 2000 to 316 in 2010, showing a reduction of 9.46%. The proportion per 100k people also fell from 0.13 to 0.11 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,124 | #63,218 | -14.68% |
| Count | 349 | 316 | -9.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heyes
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of Heyes identify as White, remaining relatively stable at around 86% between 2000 and 2010. However, there were substantial changes among other ethnic identities. Notably, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic – from 1.43% in 2000 to 3.48% in 2010, a change of 143.36%. Conversely, there was a decrease in those identifying as Black, from 9.74% in 2000 to 8.23% in 2010. No Heyes identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and the percentage identifying as Two or More Races dropped to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.53% | 86.71% | 0.21% |
| Black | 9.74% | 8.23% | -15.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 3.48% | 143.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |