Explore the Family Name Hedeman
The meaning of Hedeman
Altered form of North German Hedemann: topographic name for someone living on the heath (outside the boundaries of the village), from Low German hede ‘heath, moor’ + man ‘man’. This surname is also found in the Netherlands.
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How common is the last name Hedeman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hedeman has seen a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname jumped from 98,298 in 2000 to 97,671 in 2010, with an increase of approximately 0.64%. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing this surname grew by 8.77%, from 171 in 2000 to 186 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of those with the surname Hedeman remained relatively stable at 0.06 per 100k people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,298 | #97,671 | 0.64% |
| Count | 171 | 186 | 8.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hedeman
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Hedeman surname identify as White. In 2000, 97.66% identified as White, although this proportion dropped slightly to 95.70% in 2010. It's important to note that there were no recorded individuals with the Hedeman surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. There was also no record of individuals identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.66% | 95.7% | -2.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |