Explore the Family Name Heydt
The meaning of Heydt
German: variant of Heidt, itself a variant of Heid.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heydt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Heydt saw a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, sliding from 27,207th to 27,918th, a shift of -2.61%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased by 2.75%, from 836 in 2000 to 859 in 2010. The proportion per 100k population also fell by -6.45%, suggesting that although more people bear the name, its overall prevalence compared to other surnames has slightly decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,207 | #27,918 | -2.61% |
| Count | 836 | 859 | 2.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heydt
In terms of ethnicity, the census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Heydt surname identify as White, featuring a small decrease from 97.73% in 2000 to 96.62% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell significantly, dropping by -39.58% over the decade. Interestingly, there was an emergence of individuals identifying as two or more races, which was not recorded in 2000 but accounted for 1.75% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic also fell slightly from 0.72% to 0.58%. No change was noted for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, maintaining a consistent 0% across both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.73% | 96.62% | -1.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.96% | 0.58% | -39.58% |
| Hispanic | 0.72% | 0.58% | -19.44% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |