Find out how popular the last name Hean is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Hean.

Hean, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Hean surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hean in America

Hean is the 74375th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hean surname appeared 260 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Hean.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hean to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Hean

The surname HEAN is of English origin, originating in the medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "hēan" or "hēane," meaning "high" or "lofty," suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived in an elevated location or a person of a stately stature.

One of the earliest recorded references to the HEAN surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, dated 1273, which mentions a Robert de Hene. This suggests that the name may have initially been spelled as "Hene" before evolving into its current form.

During the 14th century, the HEAN surname appeared in various legal and ecclesiastical records across England. In the Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire, dated 1332, a Thomas Hene is mentioned, indicating the presence of the surname in the Midlands region.

The HEAN surname is also associated with several place names in England, such as Hean Castle in Devon and Hean Farm in Somerset. These place names may have influenced the development of the surname or vice versa, as it was common for people to adopt surnames derived from their place of residence or origin.

Among the notable individuals bearing the HEAN surname throughout history are:

1. John Hean (c. 1550 - 1625), an English clergyman who served as the Archdeacon of Taunton from 1615 until his death.
2. William Hean (1635 - 1711), a renowned English architect responsible for designing several notable buildings in London, including the Wren Library at Trinity College, Cambridge.
3. Elizabeth Hean (1782 - 1858), a British philanthropist and social reformer who advocated for the education of underprivileged children in the early 19th century.
4. Robert Hean (1828 - 1897), a Scottish engineer and inventor best known for his contributions to the development of early steam engines and locomotives.
5. Sarah Hean (1889 - 1965), a British author and poet whose works explored themes of nature and rural life in the early 20th century.

These examples illustrate the longevity and diverse backgrounds of individuals bearing the HEAN surname throughout history, further cementing its English origins and enduring presence across various fields and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hean

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Hean.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Hean was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Hean has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Hean was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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