Explore the Family Name Hyett
The meaning of Hyett
English (Gloucestershire): variant of Hyatt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hyett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Hyett" decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hyett was ranked as the 68,973rd most popular surname in the United States, with 266 individuals bearing that last name. By 2010, however, it had dropped to 76,768th position, representing a decline of 11.3%. The number of people named Hyett also decreased by 6.02%, from 266 to 250. Consequently, the proportion of Hyetts per 100,000 people in the U.S. population fell by 20%, from 0.1 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #76,768 | -11.3% |
| Count | 266 | 250 | -6.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hyett
Ethnicity data for the Hyett surname, also derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals some changes over the same decade. In 2000, most people with this surname identified as White (89.47%), followed by Black (3.76%) and Hispanic (2.26%). By 2010, the percentage of Whites increased slightly to 91.2%, while the proportion of Hispanics saw a significant rise of 59.29% to reach 3.6%. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races appeared on the list for the first time in 2010, accounting for 3.2% of Hyetts. Unfortunately, there were no Hyetts who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.47% | 91.2% | 1.93% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 3.6% | 59.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3.76% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.88% | 0% | 0% |