Explore the Family Name Heydon
The meaning of Heydon
English: variant of Hayden.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heydon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Heydon has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 50,468th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 58,337th spot. This represents a decline of 15.59%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, from 389 in 2000 to 348 in 2010, which is a reduction of 10.54%. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals named Heydon per 100k people also declined by 14.29% from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #58,337 | -15.59% |
| Count | 389 | 348 | -10.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heydon
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Heydon, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been minor changes between 2000 and 2010. A majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 93.06% in 2000 and slightly reduced to 92.82% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased slightly from 2.57% to 2.59%. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races saw a significant decrease, from 2.31% in 2000 to 1.72% in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals with this surname who identified as Hispanic or Black in either census year, but by 2010, 1.44% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.06% | 92.82% | -0.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.57% | 2.59% | 0.78% |
| Two or More Races | 2.31% | 1.72% | -25.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |