Explore the Family Name Heider
The meaning of Heider
German and Swiss German: topographic name for a heath dweller, a variant of Heide + the -er suffix denoting an inhabitant; or a habitational name for someone from any of various places called Heide or Heidau (named with the same term); the placename is common in Silesia, Saxony, and Bohemia. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Otto, Fritz, Gunter, Johann, Konrad, Kurt, Matthias, Willibald.
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How common is the last name Heider in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Heider saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Heider ranked 10,692nd most popular surname in the US, but by 2010, it fell to 11,264th place, marking a marginal drop of 5.35%. The number of individuals bearing the name, however, rose slightly from 2,742 in 2000 to 2,807 in 2010, reflecting an increase of 2.37%. Consequently, the proportion of the Heider surname per 100,000 people declined by 6.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,692 | #11,264 | -5.35% |
| Count | 2,742 | 2,807 | 2.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.02 | 0.95 | -6.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heider
The ethnicity breakdown of the Heider surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows that it is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnic identity, though this dominance decreased slightly from 96.10% in 2000 to 94.37% in 2010. During the same time period, other ethnic identities associated with the Heider surname increased. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander holders grew the most dramatically, up 66.13% to 1.03%. People identifying as two or more races also increased by 43.84%, while those identifying as Hispanic and American Indian/Alaskan Native rose by 40.37% and 39.39%, respectively. The percentage of Black surname holders also saw a modest increase of 25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 94.37% | -1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 2.1% | 43.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 1.53% | 40.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 1.03% | 66.13% |
| Black | 0.4% | 0.5% | 25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.33% | 0.46% | 39.39% |