Explore the Family Name Hegman
The meaning of Hegman
1. Dutch: variant of Hegeman. 2. Americanized form of Swedish Häggman, an ornamental name from hägg ‘bird cherry (tree)’ + man ‘man’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hegman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hegman experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 70,906 and by 2010, it dropped to 76,029, reflecting a -7.23% change. There were 257 individuals with this surname in 2000, which marginally decreased to 253 by 2010, representing a -1.56% change. The proportion of the Hegman surname per 100k individuals also fell by -10.0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #76,029 | -7.23% |
| Count | 257 | 253 | -1.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hegman
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the surname Hegman are predominantly identified as White. In 2000, around 94.16% of Hegmans identified as White, though this percentage declined slightly to 92.09% in 2010. The proportion of Hegmans identifying as Black increased from 3.89% to 4.74% during the same period, indicating a 21.85% change. No Hegmans reported their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.16% | 92.09% | -2.2% |
| Black | 3.89% | 4.74% | 21.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |