2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Heddins
An English habitational surname derived from a place name meaning "hills" or "heaths".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Heddins. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Heddins surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Heddins in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Heddins, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Heddins
The surname HEDDINS is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from an Old English word "heden," which meant "heather" or a place where heather grew abundantly. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a specific location or region known for its heather-covered landscapes.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HEDDINS can be traced back to the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey commissioned by King William the Conqueror in 1086. This ancient manuscript contains references to individuals with variations of the name, such as "Heddynge" and "Hedynge," indicating the name's presence in England during the 11th century.
In the 13th century, records show a John Heddins who was a prominent landowner in the county of Wiltshire. His name is mentioned in several documents related to property transactions and local affairs, providing evidence of the surname's establishment during this period.
The name HEDDINS also appears in connection with various place names throughout England. For instance, the village of Heddon-on-the-Wall in Northumberland is believed to have derived its name from the Old English word "heden," suggesting a possible link to the surname's origins.
One notable individual bearing the surname HEDDINS was William Heddins, born in 1625 in Somerset. He was a respected scholar and author who wrote extensively on theological and philosophical topics. His most famous work, "A Treatise on the Nature of the Soul," was published in 1672 and garnered significant attention among intellectual circles of the time.
Another prominent figure with the HEDDINS surname was Elizabeth Heddins, born in 1748 in Dorset. She was a renowned botanist and naturalist, known for her extensive research and cataloging of flora found in the southern regions of England. Her contributions to the field of botany were recognized by the Royal Society, and she was elected as a fellow in 1782.
In the 19th century, Richard Heddins, born in 1815 in Yorkshire, gained prominence as a successful industrialist and entrepreneur. He established several textile mills in the region, providing employment opportunities and contributing to the local economy. His business acumen and philanthropic efforts earned him respect within his community.
The HEDDINS surname also has connections to various places throughout England, with variants such as Heddon, Hedding, and Heddington appearing in historical records. These place names may have influenced the evolution of the surname or been derived from individuals bearing the name.
While the HEDDINS surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by individuals who migrated or established new settlements. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period and the Old English word "heden," reflecting the name's connection to the English landscape and its distinctive heather-covered regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Heddins
Among Census respondents with the surname Heddins, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Heddins bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Heddins surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.4% · 110
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 5
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Heddins
Heddins appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+11 bearers (+10.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,679 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+1 bearers (+0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,648 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.3%) | Up 1,679 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.8%) | Down 1,648 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Heddins surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #141,140 | #142,788 | -1.2% |
| Count | 118 | 119 | 0.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Heddins bearers went from 118 to 119 (+0.8% change). The surname moved down 1,648 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #142,788.
FAQ
Heddins surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Heddins?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Heddins. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Heddins?
Heddins ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 119 people with the surname Heddins. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Heddins.
Has Heddins become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Heddins went from 118 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 1 (+0.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Heddins?
Among Census respondents with the surname Heddins, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Heddins in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Heddins appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.4%), Hispanic (4.2%), Two or More Races (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Heddins (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Heddins mean?
An English habitational surname derived from a place name meaning "hills" or "heaths". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Heddins (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Heddins?
If you just want to know how many people are called Heddins, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.