Explore the Family Name Heidt
The meaning of Heidt
German: variant of Heid.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heidt in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Heidt has seen an increase in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of this surname improved from 13,469th position to 11,843rd, a gain of over 12 percent. Similarly, the count of people bearing the Heidt surname saw a significant jump of 27.56 percent, increasing from 2,072 in 2000 to 2,643 in 2010. This rise also resulted in a higher proportion per 100k individuals, moving from 0.77 to 0.9.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,469 | #11,843 | 12.07% |
| Count | 2,072 | 2,643 | 27.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.77 | 0.9 | 16.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heidt
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Heidt. In 2000 and 2010, the majority of Heidts identified as White, though there was a slight decrease (1.79%) in this group over the decade. Meanwhile, the proportion of Heidts identifying as having two or more ethnic identities more than doubled, from 0.97 to 2.01 percent, and those identifying as Hispanic also saw a notable increase (147.22%). On the other hand, the proportions of Heidts identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black decreased by 20.75% and 9.12% respectively. The percentage of Heidts identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained relatively stable, with a minor increase of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.77% | 92.09% | -1.79% |
| Black | 3.62% | 3.29% | -9.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 2.01% | 107.22% |
| Hispanic | 0.72% | 1.78% | 147.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.42% | -20.75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.39% | 0.42% | 7.69% |