Explore the Family Name Hebden
The meaning of Hebden
English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): variant of Hebdon.
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How common is the last name Hebden in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hebden has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Hebden was ranked 57,544 in terms of popularity and this rank fell to 65,424 in 2010, marking a decrease of 13.69%. Additionally, the count of individuals with the surname also dropped from 331 in 2000 to 303 in 2010, a decrease of 8.46%. The proportion of people with the Hebden surname per 100,000 population likewise decreased by 16.67% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #65,424 | -13.69% |
| Count | 331 | 303 | -8.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hebden
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of people with the Hebden surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 96.37% in 2000 to 94.06% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also saw a reduction from 2.11% to 1.98% over the same period. A new development was the emergence of a Hispanic population within the Hebden surname bearers in 2010, which was absent in 2000 data. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.37% | 94.06% | -2.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.11% | 1.98% | -6.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |