Explore the Family Name Heddings
The meaning of Heddings
English: probably a hypercorrected form of Eddings.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heddings in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census on surname popularity, Heddings has seen a slight decline in its ranking and proportion in the population between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname Heddings was ranked 56,526 and by 2010, it had dropped to 59,603, indicating a decrease of 5.44% in rank. However, the count of individuals with the Heddings surname rose marginally from 338 to 339 over the same period, showing an increase of 0.3%. Despite the rise in count, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 15.38%, from 0.13 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #59,603 | -5.44% |
| Count | 338 | 339 | 0.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heddings
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Heddings, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we see that there were minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the majority identifying as White made up over 96% of all Heddings. Specifically, this figure decreased slightly from 97.04% to 96.17%. The representation of those who identify with two or more races dropped from 1.48% to zero during that time. Meanwhile, the Hispanic community showed a small appearance in 2010, accounting for 1.47%, where there was previously no representation in 2000. Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities reported no change, maintaining a zero representation in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 96.17% | -0.9% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |