Explore the Family Name Heys
The meaning of Heys
1. English (Lancashire): variant of Hayes or Hyson. 2. Dutch: variant, archaic or Americanized, of Heijs, a cognate of German Heise.
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How common is the last name Heys in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Heys has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Heys name was ranked 53,782 in popularity with only 360 instances of usage. However, by 2010, it had jumped to rank 49,461 with an increase of 8.03% and the count increased by 18.06% to 425. This suggests that for every 100,000 people in the United States, there were about 0.14 individuals with the surname Heys in 2010, up from 0.13 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #49,461 | 8.03% |
| Count | 360 | 425 | 18.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heys
In terms of ethnicity, the census data shows a slight shift in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Heys. As of 2010, 93.41% of individuals with this surname identified as White, down slightly from 93.89% in 2000. The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races increased, with the latter seeing the most significant growth at 26.95%. Interestingly, there was a notable decrease in the percentage of Black individuals with this surname, dropping by 46.85%. No changes were reported for Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities within the Heys surname population. It's important to note that these shifts are based on self-reported data from the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.89% | 93.41% | -0.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 2.12% | 26.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.67% | 1.88% | 12.57% |
| Black | 2.22% | 1.18% | -46.85% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |