Explore the Family Name Heyde
The meaning of Heyde
German: topographic name for someone who lived on a heath, unprotected, open country, a variant of Heide. Some characteristic forenames: German Achim, Dietrich, Helmut, Volker.
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How common is the last name Heyde in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Heyde has seen a slight decrease in its popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Heyde was ranked 37,986 in terms of surname frequency and had a count of 549 holders. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 41,657 with 522 bearers recorded. This represents a change of -9.66 in rank and a -4.92 decrease in the count of people bearing this surname. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 10.0 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,986 | #41,657 | -9.66% |
| Count | 549 | 522 | -4.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heyde
In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in 2000, 92.35 percent of those with the surname Heyde identified as White, 2.00 percent as Hispanic, and 4.37 percent as American Indian and Alaskan Native. No individuals identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races. By 2010, there were minor changes in the ethnic identity of those with the Heyde surname: the percentage of Whites slightly decreased to 92.15 percent, Hispanics increased to 2.49 percent, and the percentage of American Indians and Alaskan Natives dropped to 3.45 percent. Notably, a small percentage (1.34) began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.35% | 92.15% | -0.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.37% | 3.45% | -21.05% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2.49% | 24.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |