Explore the Family Name Hives
The meaning of Hives
English (East Midlands): 1. topographic name from an altered form of Middle English hithe, Old English hyth ‘landing place on a river’, with post-medieval excrescent -s. The surname may also be habitational, from a place so named, such as Hive in Eastrington (East Yorkshire). 2. topographic name from Middle English hive ‘bee hive’, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Hives in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hives decreased in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The count of people with this surname dropped from 235 to 228, representing a -2.98 percent change. Its national ranking also fell from 76208 to 82613, marking a decrease of 8.4 percent. The proportion of individuals with the surname Hives per 100,000 people similarly declined by 11.11 percent during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #82,613 | -8.4% |
| Count | 235 | 228 | -2.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hives
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hives. Within a decade, there was an observable increase in the number of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races, going from 0 in 2000 to 4.39 percent in 2010. Conversely, the proportion of white individuals carrying this surname saw a decline of 7.98 percent. There was also a slight increase in the percentage of Hispanics from 0 to 2.19. However, the majority of those with the surname Hives identified as Black, even though their proportion declined slightly from 85.53 percent in 2000 to 81.58 percent in 2010. No changes were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 85.53% | 81.58% | -4.62% |
| White | 11.91% | 10.96% | -7.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.39% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |