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

Hegland, 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 Hegland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hegland in America

Hegland is the 26339th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hegland surname appeared 927 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Hegland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hegland 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 Hegland

The surname "Hegland" is of Norwegian origin, tracing its roots back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Vestlandet, situated in the western part of Norway. The name is derived from the Old Norse word "heggr," meaning "bird cherry tree," and "land," which translates to "land" or "territory." This suggests that the name likely referred to an area or settlement where bird cherry trees were prevalent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Hegland" can be found in the Diplomatarium Norvegicum, a collection of medieval Norwegian documents dating back to the 12th century. The name appears in records from the 13th and 14th centuries, often associated with individuals living in the coastal regions of western Norway.

During the Viking Age, it is possible that some individuals bearing the name "Hegland" may have ventured to other parts of Europe, as the Vikings were known for their seafaring exploits and settlements abroad. However, there are no definitive historical records linking the name to specific individuals or events from this period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Nils Hegland (1539-1609) rose to prominence as a Norwegian clergyman and Lutheran bishop. He served as the Bishop of Stavanger from 1591 until his death in 1609, leaving a significant impact on the religious landscape of the region.

Another individual of note was Hans Hegland (1711-1786), a Norwegian farmer and landowner who lived in the Vestlandet region during the 18th century. Records suggest that he owned substantial tracts of land and played an influential role in the local community.

In the 19th century, Ola Hegland (1823-1898) gained recognition as a Norwegian educator and pioneer in the field of deaf education. He founded one of the first schools for the deaf in Norway and dedicated his life to improving educational opportunities for those with hearing impairments.

Ingrid Hegland (1866-1942) was a renowned Norwegian actress who graced the stages of theaters across Scandinavia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was particularly celebrated for her performances in works by renowned playwrights such as Henrik Ibsen and August Strindberg.

The surname "Hegland" has also been associated with various place names in Norway, such as Heglandsvatnet, a lake located in the municipality of Vaksdal, and Heglandsdalen, a valley situated in the Kvinnherad region. These place names likely derive from the same linguistic roots as the surname itself.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hegland

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

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

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