Explore the Family Name Headen
The meaning of Headen
Scottish and English: variant of Hedden.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Headen in the United States?
The surname Headen has shown a marked rise in popularity over the last decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked as the 15,117th most common surname in the country, but by 2010, it had risen to 14,458. This represents an increase of 4.36%. The actual count of individuals with this name also increased from 1,790 in 2000 to 2,066 in 2010, a notable growth of 15.42%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Headen per 100,000 individuals in the U.S. increased from 0.66 to 0.70, indicating a percentage change of 6.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,117 | #14,458 | 4.36% |
| Count | 1,790 | 2,066 | 15.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.7 | 6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Headen
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census provides intriguing data about the distribution of the surname Headen. The number of people identifying as White with this surname increased by 20.40%, reaching 27.98% of all Headens in 2010. The proportion of Hispanic individuals also saw a dramatic growth of 144.55% during the same period. In contrast, the Black population with this surname decreased by 10.04%. Additionally, new instances of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were recorded in 2010 that were not present in 2000. Lastly, people identifying as two or more races increased by 21.51%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72.74% | 65.44% | -10.04% |
| White | 23.24% | 27.98% | 20.4% |
| Two or More Races | 2.51% | 3.05% | 21.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 2.47% | 144.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |