Explore the Family Name Heyser
The meaning of Heyser
South German: variant of Heiser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heyser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Heyser experienced a decline from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname decreased from 64,934 in 2000 to 88,020 in 2010, marking a significant drop of 35.55%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname also saw a downward trend, with a decrease of 26.22% from 286 in 2000 to 211 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100k population dropped by 36.36%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #88,020 | -35.55% |
| Count | 286 | 211 | -26.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.07 | -36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heyser
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnicity associated with the surname Heyser reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In both years, there was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander or those of two or more races. The percentage of individuals identifying as White fell from 92.66% in 2000 to 87.20% in 2010, a decrease of 5.89%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic and Black saw an upturn. The Hispanic representation increased by 62.29%, from 1.75% in 2000 to 2.84% in 2010, while the Black representation nearly doubled, growing by 91.90% from 4.20% to 8.06%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.66% | 87.2% | -5.89% |
| Black | 4.2% | 8.06% | 91.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 2.84% | 62.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |