2000
#108,734
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 151
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Hechanova
A Filipino surname derived from the Spanish word "echando", meaning to throw or cast.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 203 Americans carry the last name Hechanova. That puts it at #107,024 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,688,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hechanova surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
203
1 in 1,688,445
Census rank
#107,024
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
177
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 177 bearers of the surname Hechanova in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 107024th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hechanova, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 78.0%. The next largest groups are White (6.8%) and Hispanic (5.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hechanova
The surname Hechanova is of Spanish origin, dating back to the 16th century when the Philippines was colonized by Spain. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "hechano," which means "to cast" or "to throw." This suggests that the name may have initially been applied to someone who worked in a profession involving casting or throwing objects, such as a blacksmith or a potter.
The name Hechanova likely evolved from the earlier Spanish surname "Hechano," with the addition of the suffix "-va," which is a common patronymic ending in Spanish surnames. This suffix indicates that the name is derived from the father's name or occupation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hechanova can be found in the Spanish colonial records of the Philippines from the late 16th century. These records documented the names of individuals who were involved in various administrative or economic activities during the Spanish colonial period.
In the 17th century, a notable individual named Juan Hechanova was mentioned in a manuscript detailing the construction of a church in the town of Tondo, now part of Manila. This suggests that the Hechanova family may have been prominent in the area during that time.
During the 18th century, a woman named Maria Hechanova was recorded as being a landowner in the province of Bulacan, located north of Manila. This indicates that the Hechanova family had acquired a certain level of wealth and status in the region.
In the 19th century, a man named Andres Hechanova was a renowned poet and writer in the Philippines. He was born in 1825 and is known for his contributions to the development of Filipino literature during the Spanish colonial period.
Another notable individual with the surname Hechanova was Jose Hechanova, a Filipino politician and educator who lived from 1863 to 1932. He served as a member of the Philippine Commission, which governed the Philippines during the early years of American colonial rule.
In the early 20th century, a woman named Remedios Hechanova made a significant contribution to the field of education in the Philippines. She was a teacher and school administrator who helped establish several educational institutions in the country.
While the Hechanova surname is relatively uncommon outside of the Philippines, it has a rich historical background that reflects the Spanish colonial influence on Filipino culture and society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hechanova
Among Census respondents with the surname Hechanova, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 78.0%. The next largest groups are White (6.8%) and Hispanic (5.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Hechanova bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hechanova surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander78.0% · 138
- White6.8% · 12
- Hispanic or Latino5.6% · 10
- Two or more races5.6% · 10
- Black or African American3.4% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hechanova
Hechanova appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#109,758
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 161
+10 bearers (+6.6%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 1,024 places
2020
#107,024
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 177
+16 bearers (+9.9%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 2,734 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #108,734 | 151 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #109,758 | 161 | 0.05 | +10 bearers (+6.6%) | Down 1,024 places |
| 2020 | #107,024 | 177 | 0.06 | +16 bearers (+9.9%) | Up 2,734 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hechanova surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #109,758 | #107,024 | 2.5% |
| Count | 161 | 177 | 9.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.06 | 18.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hechanova bearers went from 161 to 177 (+9.9% change). The surname moved up 2,734 positions in the national ranking, going from #109,758 to #107,024.
FAQ
Hechanova surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hechanova?
Name Census estimates that about 203 living Americans carry the surname Hechanova. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,688,445 residents.
How common is Hechanova?
Hechanova ranks #107,024 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 177 people with the surname Hechanova. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (203), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Hechanova.
Has Hechanova become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hechanova went from 161 recorded bearers to 177. That is an increase of 16 (+9.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #109,758 to #107,024.
What does the Census say about the background of Hechanova?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hechanova, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 78.0%. The next largest groups are White (6.8%) and Hispanic (5.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hechanova in the 2020 Census, accounting for 78.0% (138 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hechanova appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (78.0%), White (6.8%), Hispanic (5.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hechanova (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hechanova mean?
A Filipino surname derived from the Spanish word "echando", meaning to throw or cast. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hechanova (0.06 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Hechanova?
Want to know how many people are called Hechanova? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.