Explore the Family Name Heidbreder
The meaning of Heidbreder
North German: habitational name for someone from Heitbrede in Westphalia, formed with Middle Low German heide ‘uncultivated land’ + brēde ‘width, breadth’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heidbreder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Heidbreder saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. At the turn of the century, Heidbreder ranked 45,651st among all surnames in the United States, but fell to 47,706th by 2010, a decline of 4.5%. However, this did not translate into a significant drop in the number of people bearing the name. In fact, the count increased marginally from 441 to 444 individuals over the same period, signifying a growth rate of 0.68%. The proportion of Heidbreders per 100,000 residents also experienced a minimal decrease of 6.25%, from 0.16 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,651 | #47,706 | -4.5% |
| Count | 441 | 444 | 0.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heidbreder
When it comes to ethnic identity, the majority of Heidbreders identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. This group made up 99.55% of Heidbreders in 2000 and 97.07% in 2010, marking a slight decrease of 2.49%. There was no record of Heidbreders identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation among Heidbreders rose from zero in 2000 to 1.58% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.55% | 97.07% | -2.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |