Explore the Family Name Heyd
The meaning of Heyd
German: topographic name for someone who lived on a heath, a variant of Heid. Some characteristic forenames: German Aloys, Erwin, Hans, Lorenz.
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How common is the last name Heyd in the United States?
The surname Heyd, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, showed a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 39,378, but by 2010, its rank had dropped to 45,959, signifying a decrease of 16.71%. The total count of people with this surname also declined from 526 to 464, marking an 11.79% reduction. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 15.79% over the decade, moving from 0.19 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,378 | #45,959 | -16.71% |
| Count | 526 | 464 | -11.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heyd
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Heyd as per the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identified as White, though there was a slight decrease of 1.89% from 97.53% in 2000 to 95.69% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census years. However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races increased by 29.32%, from 1.33% in 2000 to 1.72% in 2010. Additionally, a new appearance of Hispanic ethnicity was noted in 2010, accounting for 1.51% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.53% | 95.69% | -1.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.72% | 29.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |