Explore the Family Name Hedding
The meaning of Hedding
1. North German (North Rhine-Westphalia): patronymic from the ancient Germanic personal name Hatto, a short form of any name formed with hadu ‘strife’ as their first element. 2. Scottish: probably a habitational name from any of the places mentioned at Hedden, especially one of those in Northumbria. Some characteristic forenames: German Frieda, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Hedding in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hedding has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hedding ranked 45,573rd in popularity but improved to 44,423rd in 2010, a change of 2.52%. The number of instances of this surname also increased during this timeframe, with a count of 442 people in 2000 and 484 people in 2010, marking an increase of 9.5%. However, the proportion of people named Hedding per 100,000 remained constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,573 | #44,423 | 2.52% |
| Count | 442 | 484 | 9.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hedding
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hedding also experienced changes from 2000 to 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. There were no individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native background reported under this surname for both years. The largest percentage of individuals identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 95.93% in 2000 to 93.80% in 2010. The percentage of individuals who identify as part of two or more races showed a slight increase, moving from 1.81% to 1.86%, a change of 2.76%. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.81% in 2000 to 2.89% in 2010, a notable change of 59.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.93% | 93.8% | -2.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 2.89% | 59.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 1.86% | 2.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |