Explore the Family Name Heden
The meaning of Heden
Swedish (mainly Hedén): ornamental or topographic name from hed(e) ‘heath, moor’ + the adjectival suffix -én/-en, a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’. Compare Hedin.
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How common is the last name Heden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Heden experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 90,252nd most popular, while in 2010, it had dropped to the 102,197th spot, representing a change of -13.24%. In terms of count, there were 190 individuals with the Heden surname in 2000, whereas in 2010, the number decreased to 176, reflecting a -7.37% change. The proportion per 100,000 also showed a drop from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010, indicating a -14.29% shift.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,252 | #102,197 | -13.24% |
| Count | 190 | 176 | -7.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heden
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Heden surname identified as White, making up 93.68% in 2000 and 91.48% in 2010. However, this represented a slight decrease of -2.35% over the ten-year period. The census data for 2010 did show a new category of ethnicity that was not present in 2000: those identifying with two or more races, which made up 3.41% of the Hedens. In both census years, no Hedens identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. A small percentage (4.21%) identified as Black in 2000, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.68% | 91.48% | -2.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 4.21% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |