Explore the Family Name Hejny
The meaning of Hejny
Czech (Hejný): from a variant of hajný ‘woodman or a gamekeeper’ (see Hajny).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hejny in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hejny has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 70,052 to 68,547, reflecting a 2.15% change over this decade. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname grew by 9.96%, from 261 to 287 persons. However, the overall proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #68,547 | 2.15% |
| Count | 261 | 287 | 9.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hejny
Looking at the ethnic identity of those carrying the Hejny surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some minor shifts between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the dominant ethnicity was White, although its percentage decreased slightly from 95.40% to 93.38%. There was a small increase within the Hispanic demographic, going from 1.92% to 2.79%. Interestingly, a new category emerged in 2010, with 2.44% identifying as belonging to two or more races. No individuals with the Hejny surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 93.38% | -2.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 2.79% | 45.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |