2000
#114,852
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 141
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Heetland
A locational surname likely denoting a hot or fiery land.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 164 Americans carry the last name Heetland. That puts it at #125,732 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,089,965 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Heetland 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
164
1 in 2,089,965
Census rank
#125,732
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
143
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 143 bearers of the surname Heetland in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 125732nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Heetland, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Heetland
The surname HEETLAND is of English origin, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the late 16th century. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words "hæt" meaning "hot" and "land" meaning "land" or "territory". This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person residing in a region known for its warm climate or arid terrain.
One of the earliest documented mentions of the HEETLAND surname can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Warwickshire, England, where a certain Thomas HEETLAND was recorded as having been baptized in 1592. Another notable early bearer of the name was William HEETLAND, a landowner from Oxfordshire, whose name appears in the Hearth Tax records of 1662.
During the 17th century, the HEETLAND surname was particularly prevalent in the counties of Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, and Buckinghamshire. Several variations in spelling, such as HEETLANDE, HEATLAND, and HEETLONDE, were also documented in various records from this period.
In the 18th century, the HEETLAND name gained prominence with the birth of John HEETLAND (1725-1798), a renowned clockmaker from Gloucestershire. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the wealthy elite of the time, and his works can be found in various museum collections today.
Another notable figure bearing the HEETLAND surname was Elizabeth HEETLAND (1782-1865), a pioneering educator from Berkshire. She established one of the earliest schools for girls in the region and was widely respected for her progressive teaching methods.
The 19th century saw the HEETLAND name spread beyond England, with several individuals emigrating to the United States and other parts of the British Empire. One such individual was James HEETLAND (1847-1923), a successful businessman from Lancashire who later settled in Australia and became a prominent member of the local community.
Throughout its history, the HEETLAND surname has been associated with various occupations, including landowners, tradesmen, and professionals. While not a particularly common name, it has left its mark on the annals of history, with several notable individuals contributing to their respective fields and communities.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Heetland
Among Census respondents with the surname Heetland, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Heetland 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 Heetland surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.3% · 142
- Two or more races0.7% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Heetland
Heetland 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
#110,825
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 159
+18 bearers (+12.8%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 4,027 places
2020
#125,732
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 143
-16 bearers (-10.1%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 14,907 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #114,852 | 141 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #110,825 | 159 | 0.05 | +18 bearers (+12.8%) | Up 4,027 places |
| 2020 | #125,732 | 143 | 0.05 | -16 bearers (-10.1%) | Down 14,907 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 Heetland 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 | #110,825 | #125,732 | -13.5% |
| Count | 159 | 143 | -10.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | -4.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Heetland bearers went from 159 to 143 (-10.1% change). The surname moved down 14,907 positions in the national ranking, going from #110,825 to #125,732.
FAQ
Heetland surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Heetland?
Name Census estimates that about 164 living Americans carry the surname Heetland. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,089,965 residents.
How common is Heetland?
Heetland ranks #125,732 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 143 people with the surname Heetland. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (164), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Heetland.
Has Heetland become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Heetland went from 159 recorded bearers to 143. That is a decrease of 16 (-10.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #110,825 to #125,732.
What does the Census say about the background of Heetland?
Among Census respondents with the surname Heetland, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.7%). 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 Heetland in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.3% (142 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Heetland appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.3%), Two or More Races (0.7%). 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 Heetland (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 Heetland mean?
A locational surname likely denoting a hot or fiery land. 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 Heetland (0.05 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 Heetland?
You can see how many people are called Heetland on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.