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

Hedden, 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 Hedden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hedden in America

Hedden is the 8844th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hedden surname appeared 3,704 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Hedden.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hedden 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 Hedden

The surname Hedden has its origins in England and can be traced back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "heden," meaning a person who lived in a heathland or uncultivated area. This name was likely given to individuals who resided in such areas, which were abundant in the English countryside during that period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Hedden name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1208, where a certain Radulfus de Hedene is mentioned. This document provides evidence of the name's existence and its association with the region of Yorkshire.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various forms, such as Hedon, Heddon, and Hedun, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation that were common during that era. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 mention a William de Hedon, while the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire in 1379 list a John de Heddon.

Throughout the centuries, the Hedden name has been associated with several notable individuals. One such figure was Sir William Hedden, born in 1522, who served as a member of the English Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another prominent bearer of the name was John Hedden, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in Lincolnshire in the late 16th century.

The Hedden surname also has ties to various place names in England. For instance, the village of Heddon-on-the-Wall in Northumberland may have derived its name from the same Old English word that gave rise to the surname. Similarly, the town of Hedon in East Yorkshire could have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name in that region.

Other notable individuals with the Hedden surname include:

1. Thomas Hedden (1670-1742), a prominent farmer and landowner in colonial New Jersey.
2. Mary Hedden (1829-1899), an American author and educator from Ohio.
3. William Hedden (1788-1846), a British military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars.
4. Elizabeth Hedden (1792-1867), an English painter known for her landscapes and portraits.
5. John Hedden (1835-1912), a Canadian politician and businessman from Ontario.

While the Hedden surname may have evolved and spread to different parts of the world over time, its roots can be traced back to the heathlands of medieval England, where it originated as a descriptive name for those who inhabited such areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hedden

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

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 Hedden 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 Hedden 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 Hedden was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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