Explore the Family Name Headden
The meaning of Headden
English (Hampshire): variant of Hedden. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Headden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Headden" saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 59,293rd most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010, it had slipped to the 60,196th spot — a decrease of 1.52%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 319 to 335 during this period, representing a 5.02% growth. Despite this increase, the proportion of people named Headden per 100,000 dropped by 8.33%, from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #60,196 | -1.52% |
| Count | 319 | 335 | 5.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Headden
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those bearing the Headden surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage did see a slight decrease over the decade, dropping by 2.32% from 97.18% to 94.93%. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the 2010 census did report some diversity, showing that 1.49% of Headdens identified as having two or more ethnic identities and 1.79% identified as Hispanic. These categories were not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.18% | 94.93% | -2.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |