Explore the Family Name Hedrich
The meaning of Hedrich
German: 1. variant of Heidrich. 2. from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements hadu ‘strife’ + rīhhi ‘power(ful), rich’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Konrad, Wilhelmina, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Hedrich in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hedrich decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hedrich was ranked 48,196th in terms of popularity, while in 2010 it ranked much lower at 68,949th. This represents a significant decrease of 43.06%. The actual count of individuals with the Hedrich surname also dropped by 30.83% from 412 in 2000 to just 285 by 2010. Additionally, the proportion of Hedrichs per 100k population fell by 33.33%, from 0.15 in 2000 to only 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #68,949 | -43.06% |
| Count | 412 | 285 | -30.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.1 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hedrich
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insightful data regarding the ethnicity associated with the Hedrich surname. In 2000, about 97.09% of those with the Hedrich surname identified as White, which decreased slightly to 95.79% in 2010. The data for 2010 shows a slight increase in diversity, with 1.75% identifying as Hispanic and another 1.75% identifying with two or more races. There were no reported instances of Hedrichs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.09% | 95.79% | -1.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |