Explore the Family Name Heidorn
The meaning of Heidorn
North German: variant of Hagedorn. Some characteristic forenames: German Ewald, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Heidorn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Heidorn' saw a slight fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,425th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to 34,916th place, indicating a decline in popularity by 4.46%. Despite this change in ranking, the number of individuals bearing the surname remained relatively stable, increasing from 644 in 2000 to 646 in 2010, marking a modest growth of 0.31%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,425 | #34,916 | -4.46% |
| Count | 644 | 646 | 0.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heidorn
As for ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Heidorn', the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts over the decade. The vast majority of Heidorns identified as White, though this proportion decreased slightly from 97.20% in 2000 to 94.12% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, going up by 137.10%, from 1.24% in 2000 to 2.94% in 2010. The percentage of Heidorns identifying with two or more ethnicities also contracted marginally from 1.40% to 1.24%. It is noteworthy that in 2010, for the first time, a small fraction (0.77%) of people with the surname Heidorn identified as Black. No Heidorns identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 94.12% | -3.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 2.94% | 137.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 1.24% | -11.43% |
| Black | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |