Explore the Family Name Hedin
The meaning of Hedin
1. Swedish: ornamental or topographic name from hed(e) ‘heath, moor’ + the adjectival suffix -in, a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’. Compare Hedeen and Heden. 2. French: from a derivative of the ancient Germanic personal name Haido, a short form of any of various compound names beginning with haid ‘heath’ (i.e. wasteland, often with heather). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Sven, Lars, Algot, Dagny, Nels, Nils.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hedin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hedin has seen a slight decline between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 16,682 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 18,694, a decrease of 12.06%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period from 1,580 in 2000 to 1,470 in 2010, representing a drop of 6.96%. Similarly, the proportion of people with the surname Hedin per 100,000 population decreased by 15.25%, from 0.59 in 2000 to 0.5 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,682 | #18,694 | -12.06% |
| Count | 1,580 | 1,470 | -6.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.5 | -15.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hedin
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Hedin, as provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, displays some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled, increasing from 0.44% to 0.82%. The category of two or more races saw an even larger increase of 203.95%, rising from 0.76% to 2.31%. On the other hand, those identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.51% to 93.40%. There was also a notable increase in those claiming Hispanic ethnicity, from 1.65% to 2.45%. Those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native both saw a decrease, falling from 0.57% to 0.34% and 1.08% to 0.68% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.51% | 93.4% | -2.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.45% | 48.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 2.31% | 203.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.82% | 86.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.08% | 0.68% | -37.04% |
| Black | 0.57% | 0.34% | -40.35% |