Explore the Family Name Heidecker
The meaning of Heidecker
South German and Swiss German: habitational name for someone from any of various places in Germany called Heideck or from Heidegg near Zurich. All of them get their names from Middle High German heide ‘heath’ + egge, ecke ‘corner’ (see Eck).
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How common is the last name Heidecker in the United States?
The surname Heidecker saw a slight dip in popularity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Heidecker ranked 40,908th in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 41,426th, marking a decrease of 1.27%. However, the number of people with this surname increased by 4.37% during the same period, rising from 503 individuals in 2000 to 525 in 2010. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 5.26%, indicating that other surnames grew in popularity at a faster rate.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,908 | #41,426 | -1.27% |
| Count | 503 | 525 | 4.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heidecker
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Heidecker, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it's found primarily within the White population. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.22% in 2000 to 96.57% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled, going up from 1.39% in 2000 to 2.86% in 2010. There were no significant changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with all recording zero percentages in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 96.57% | -0.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 2.86% | 105.76% |
| 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% |