Explore the Family Name Heddy
The meaning of Heddy
English (London): variant of Heady.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heddy in the United States?
The surname "Heddy" has seen a decrease in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Heddy was ranked 66,274th most common surname in the U.S., with 279 people carrying this name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 79,598, and the count of individuals with this surname fell to 239, marking a 14.34% decline. The proportion of individuals with the Heddy surname per 100,000 also decreased by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #79,598 | -20.1% |
| Count | 279 | 239 | -14.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heddy
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Heddy surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this name identify as White. The percentage of people identifying as White decreased slightly from 93.19% in 2000 to 92.05% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals who identify with two or more races increased by over 40%, rising from 1.79% in 2000 to 2.51% in 2010. Hispanic representation among the Heddy surname decreased by 18.16%, going down to 2.93% in 2010 from 3.58% in 2000. There were no individuals with the Heddy surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.19% | 92.05% | -1.22% |
| Hispanic | 3.58% | 2.93% | -18.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 2.51% | 40.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |