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

Heh, 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 Heh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Heh in America

Heh is the 74826th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Heh surname appeared 258 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 Heh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Heh 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 Heh

The surname "HEH" is believed to have originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, potentially in the areas that are now part of modern-day Germany, Austria, or Switzerland. The name likely emerged sometime during the medieval period, between the 5th and 15th centuries.

One possible origin of the name "HEH" is that it may have derived from an Old High German word or nickname related to physical characteristics, occupations, or locations. It could have been a contraction or variation of a longer surname, or perhaps a descriptive name given to someone based on their appearance or trade.

While there are no definitive records linking the name "HEH" to specific historical manuscripts or documents from that era, it is possible that variations of the name may have appeared in local parish records, tax rolls, or other regional archives from the Middle Ages.

The earliest recorded instances of individuals bearing the surname "HEH" are somewhat obscure, as record-keeping practices were less standardized in those times. However, one notable figure was Hans HEH, a German merchant and trader who lived in the 16th century (approximately 1520-1590) and was known for his involvement in the lucrative spice trade between Europe and the East Indies.

Another individual of note was Katharina HEH (born around 1575), a German midwife and herbalist who practiced in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. She was renowned for her knowledge of traditional remedies and her compassionate care for mothers and infants.

In the 17th century, there was a Johann HEH (1632-1698), a German clockmaker and inventor who was credited with developing one of the earliest mechanical clocks with a pendulum escapement mechanism, which significantly improved timekeeping accuracy.

Moving into the 18th century, there was a prominent artist named Friedrich HEH (1720-1786), who was a celebrated painter and engraver from the city of Nuremberg. His works, which often depicted landscapes and scenes from everyday life, were highly sought after by collectors and patrons of the arts.

Lastly, in the 19th century, there was a notable figure named Wilhelmina HEH (1841-1912), a German educator and women's rights advocate. She was instrumental in establishing several schools for girls in her home region and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for women during a time when such efforts were met with significant resistance.

These examples, spanning several centuries, provide a glimpse into the diverse backgrounds and achievements of individuals who bore the surname "HEH" throughout history, although the specific origins and meaning of the name itself remain somewhat elusive.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Heh

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

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

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