Explore the Family Name Honea
The meaning of Honea
Possibly an altered form of English Honey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Honea in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Honea has seen a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 9782, and by 2010, its rank had slipped to 10145, representing a decline of 3.71%. Despite this, the actual count of people with the Honea surname increased over the decade from 3050 in 2000 to 3179 in 2010, indicating a growth of 4.23%. However, when accounting for overall population increase, the proportion of individuals with the Honea surname per 100k decreased by 4.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,782 | #10,145 | -3.71% |
| Count | 3,050 | 3,179 | 4.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.13 | 1.08 | -4.42% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Honea
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts within the Honea surname bearers. The most significant change was among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, which saw an increase from 0.33% in 2000 to 0.60% in 2010, a growth of 81.82%. Those identifying as two or more races also saw a notable rise of 49.15%. Most Honea surname bearers identified as White, though this percentage dipped slightly from 93.70% to 92.01%. There were increases in those identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native, while the percentage of Black individuals with the Honea surname decreased by 42.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.7% | 92.01% | -1.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 2.89% | 29.6% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.07% | 2.45% | 18.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.76% | 49.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0.6% | 81.82% |
| Black | 0.49% | 0.28% | -42.86% |