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

Hedman, 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 Hedman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hedman in America

Hedman is the 14453rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hedman surname appeared 2,067 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 Hedman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hedman 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 Hedman

The surname HEDMAN originated in Sweden during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old Norse word "hedhr," which means "honor" or "esteem." The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 15th century in the regions around Stockholm and Uppsala.

In the 16th century, a notable figure by the name of Erik Hedman was mentioned in the town records of Västerås, a city located in central Sweden. He was a respected merchant and guild member who played a significant role in the local trade industry during that era.

As the name spread across Sweden, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Hedmann, Hedhman, and Heedman. These variations were often due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping during the time.

One of the earliest documented references to the HEDMAN surname can be found in the parish records of Norrköping, a city in eastern Sweden, dating back to the early 17th century. These records mention a family by the name of Hedman who were landowners and farmers in the area.

In the 18th century, a renowned Swedish botanist named Pehr Hedman (1719-1789) made significant contributions to the study of flora in his native country. He is credited with cataloging and describing numerous plant species found in the Swedish landscape.

During the 19th century, the HEDMAN surname gained further prominence with the birth of Johan Edvard Hedman (1828-1898), a Swedish architect who designed several notable buildings in Stockholm, including the Stockholm City Hall and the Engelbrekt Church.

Another notable figure with the HEDMAN surname was Nils Hedman (1865-1935), a Swedish politician and trade unionist who played a crucial role in the labor movement of the early 20th century. He served as a member of the Riksdag (Swedish parliament) and advocated for workers' rights and social reforms.

Over the centuries, the HEDMAN surname has been associated with various professions and backgrounds, from farmers and merchants to scientists and artists. While its origins can be traced back to Sweden, the name has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and family lineages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hedman

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

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

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