Explore the Family Name Hejna
The meaning of Hejna
Polish: from the ancient Germanic personal name Heine. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jerzy, Krzysztof, Tadeusz.
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How common is the last name Hejna in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hejna has seen a slight decline in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 52,714th and by 2010, it had dropped to the 56,073rd position, indicating a decrease of 6.37%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also showed a minor reduction from 369 in 2000 to 365 in 2010, a change of -1.08%. Consequently, the proportion of Hejna per 100k population also went down by 14.29% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,714 | #56,073 | -6.37% |
| Count | 369 | 365 | -1.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hejna
When examining the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Hejna, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no changes recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories between 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as White, from 96.75% in 2000 to 97.81% in 2010. This demonstrates a growth of 1.10%. Conversely, the representation of the Hispanic community decreased from 1.90% in 2000 to 1.37% in 2010, marking a decline of 27.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 97.81% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 1.37% | -27.89% |
| 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% |