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

Hedlund, 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 Hedlund surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hedlund in America

Hedlund is the 9701st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hedlund surname appeared 3,344 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 Hedlund.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hedlund 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 Hedlund

The surname Hedlund has its origins in Scandinavia, specifically in Sweden. It is derived from the Old Swedish words "hede," meaning "heath" or "moor," and "lund," meaning "grove" or "small forest." The name likely referred to someone who lived near a heathland or forest area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hedlund can be found in the Swedish census records from the 17th century. The name was particularly common in the provinces of Småland and Västergötland during this time period.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Johan Hedlund (1720-1792) was a Swedish botanist and professor at the University of Lund. He made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and is remembered for his extensive collection of botanical specimens.

Another prominent individual with the surname Hedlund was Sven Hedlund (1828-1917), a Swedish politician and member of the Riksdag (the national legislature). He played a crucial role in the development of Sweden's national education system and advocated for educational reforms.

In the 20th century, the name Hedlund gained recognition through the work of Gustaf Hedlund (1889-1965), a Swedish mathematician known for his contributions to the field of dynamical systems and ergodic theory. He spent much of his career teaching at the University of Stockholm.

A notable figure from more recent times is the Swedish actress Lena Hedlund (born 1954), who has appeared in numerous films and television series, both in Sweden and internationally. She is particularly renowned for her role in the 1985 film "Hilda Huskies" and has received several awards for her acting performances.

While the surname Hedlund has its roots in Sweden, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to immigration patterns. However, the name remains most prevalent in Scandinavia and among individuals of Swedish descent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hedlund

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

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

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