Explore the Family Name Hedeen
The meaning of Hedeen
Swedish (also Hedeén and Hedéen): variant of Hedén (see Heden) and an Americanized form of Hedin. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Bjorn, Erik.
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How common is the last name Hedeen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hedeen has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hedeen ranked as the 38,644th most common surname, however by 2010 it had dropped to the 39,837th position, demonstrating a decrease of 3.09%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Hedeen surname increased slightly from 538 to 551, marking a growth of 2.42%. However, the proportion per 100,000 population decreased by 5% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,644 | #39,837 | -3.09% |
| Count | 538 | 551 | 2.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hedeen
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Hedeen surname identify as White, although this percentage declined from 98.33% in 2000 to 95.46% in 2010. The decade also saw an emergence of diversity within the Hedeen surname bearers, with a small percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and two or more races in 2010, whereas there were none reported in 2000. There were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.33% | 95.46% | -2.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |