Explore the Family Name Heyob
The meaning of Heyob
German (Kaiserslautern): from a variant of Hiob, a vernacular form of the Biblical personal name Job. This surname is very rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Heyob in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Heyob has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Heyob ranked 82,019 in terms of popularity and increased its rank to 78,567 in 2010, reflecting a change of 4.21%. The count of individuals with the surname also saw an increase from 214 in 2000 to 243 in 2010, a 13.55% increase. However, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.08 during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,019 | #78,567 | 4.21% |
| Count | 214 | 243 | 13.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heyob
In terms of ethnicity, the census data indicates that the majority of people with the Heyob surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 98.13% to 97.53% over the decade. The ethnicity tables show no significant change in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, staying at zero throughout the decade. This data again is based on the Decennial U.S. Census and provides an overview of the ethnic identity associated with the Heyob surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.13% | 97.53% | -0.61% |
| 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% |