Explore the Family Name Heideman
The meaning of Heideman
1. Americanized form of German Heidemann, and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname. 2. Dutch: topographic name, ‘man from the heath’. Compare Vanderheide.
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How common is the last name Heideman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Heideman has seen substantial growth between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 14,755 in 2000 to 13,397 in 2010, representing a positive shift of 9.2%. Moreover, the count (number of people with this surname) increased by 23.19%, climbing from 1,846 to 2,274 individuals. This increase also reflects a rise in proportion per 100k, which went up by 13.24% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,755 | #13,397 | 9.2% |
| Count | 1,846 | 2,274 | 23.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.77 | 13.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heideman
When it comes to ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Heideman surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decline of 1.39% in this category over the decade. The Hispanic population with this surname saw significant growth, increasing by 176.92%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races also saw increases, at 21.54% and 38.89% respectively. However, the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations with this surname decreased -21.21% and -11.43% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 95.78% | -1.39% |
| Hispanic | 0.65% | 1.8% | 176.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 0.79% | 21.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0.54% | 0.75% | 38.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.7% | 0.62% | -11.43% |
| Black | 0.33% | 0.26% | -21.21% |