Explore the Family Name Hiett
The meaning of Hiett
English: variant of Hyatt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hiett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hiett experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 15,455 to 15,871 during this period, indicating a 2.69% decrease in its standing among all surnames in the United States. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.34%, rising from 1,740 in 2000 to 1,833 in 2010. Despite this growth in absolute numbers, the proportion of Hietts per 100,000 people decreased by 4.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,455 | #15,871 | -2.69% |
| Count | 1,740 | 1,833 | 5.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.62 | -4.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hiett
Turning to the ethnic identity linked to the surname Hiett, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. This group represented 91.32% in 2000 and slightly declined to 90.89% in 2010. Other notable shifts in ethnicity include the doubling in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.46% to 0.93%) and an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.90% to 2.35%). Meanwhile, the proportions of those identifying as Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native saw decreases of 19.88% and 17.39% respectively. Those identifying with two or more races also rose from 1.03% to 1.58%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.32% | 90.89% | -0.47% |
| Black | 4.83% | 3.87% | -19.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.35% | 23.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.58% | 53.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.93% | 102.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.46% | 0.38% | -17.39% |