Explore the Family Name Heggen
The meaning of Heggen
1. Dutch: patronymic from Hegge. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads so named, either from the dative singular of hegg ‘bird cherry (tree)’ or from Old Norse Heggvin (see Hegge). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Odvar, Selmer, Bernt, Erik, Nels.
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How common is the last name Heggen in the United States?
Based on the decennial U.S. Census, the surname Heggen saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 31,986 in 2000 to 36,286 in 2010, a decrease of 13.44%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a decline, from 681 in 2000 to 617 in 2010, marking a drop of 9.4%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Heggen surname per 100,000 population decreased by 16%, from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,986 | #36,286 | -13.44% |
| Count | 681 | 617 | -9.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.21 | -16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heggen
Regarding the ethnicity distribution for the surname Heggen, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 97% of individuals with this surname identified as White, showing a slight increase of 0.03% in 2010. The Census reported an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander identity among people with the Heggen surname in 2010 that wasn't detected in 2000, making up 0.81% of Heggens. A minimal percentage of individuals, around 1%, identified as having two or more races in both years, with a minor drop of 5.83% in 2010. There was no recorded Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities associated with the Heggen surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 97.24% | 0.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 0.97% | -5.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |