Explore the Family Name Heglin
The meaning of Heglin
South German and Swiss German: variant of Hegelin, diminutive and pet form of Hegel, in some cases an occupational name from Middle High German hegelīn ‘occasional poet, speaker’.
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How common is the last name Heglin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Heglin saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Heglin was ranked 74,957th in terms of popularity, and by 2010 it had dropped to 81,181st, marking an 8.3% change. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 240 in 2000 to 233 in 2010, a 2.92% decrease. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 bearing the Heglin surname decreased by 11.11% over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #81,181 | -8.3% |
| Count | 240 | 233 | -2.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heglin
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the Heglin surname identified as White, which increased slightly from 90.83% in 2000 to 91.42% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities decreased by 22.52%. Interestingly, there was a new presence of Hispanic identity within the Heglin surname holders, representing 3.86% in 2010, where there was none in 2000. Conversely, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000 disappeared by 2010. There were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black identity among the Heglins in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.83% | 91.42% | 0.65% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.86% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.33% | 2.58% | -22.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.75% | 0% | 0% |