Explore the Family Name Heyward
The meaning of Heyward
English: variant of Hayward.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heyward in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Heyward saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname rose from 6,994 to 6,904, a change of 1.29 percent. Concurrently, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 4,419 to 4,867, marking a 10.14 percent growth. The proportion of people with the Heyward surname per 100,000 residents also experienced a minor increase, from 1.64 to 1.65.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,994 | #6,904 | 1.29% |
| Count | 4,419 | 4,867 | 10.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.64 | 1.65 | 0.61% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heyward
The ethnicity breakdown of the Heyward surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, showed notable variations between 2000 and 2010. Black individuals constituted the majority, with 82.80 percent in 2000 dropping slightly to 82.00 percent in 2010. White representation decreased by 5.46 percent, from 14.10 percent to 13.33 percent. However, there were significant increases among Hispanic individuals, rising from 1.11 percent to 1.91 percent (a 72.07 percent change), and those identifying with two or more races, from 1.63 percent to 2.38 percent (a 46.01 percent change). The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander individuals saw a modest increase, while American Indian and Alaskan Native representation slightly declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 82.8% | 82% | -0.97% |
| White | 14.1% | 13.33% | -5.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 2.38% | 46.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 1.91% | 72.07% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.23% | 0.21% | -8.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.14% | 0.16% | 14.29% |