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

Heikkila, 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 Heikkila surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Heikkila in America

Heikkila is the 20322nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Heikkila surname appeared 1,308 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 Heikkila.

We can also compare 2010 data for Heikkila 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 Heikkila

The surname Heikkila is of Finnish origin, traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, referring to individuals who hailed from a particular place or region. The name is derived from the Finnish words "heikki" and "la," which together can be interpreted as "a small clearing" or "a small glade."

Heikkila is a common surname found in various regions of Finland, particularly in the western and southern parts of the country. Its earliest recorded instances can be found in historical documents and records dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries, when Finland was under Swedish rule.

One of the earliest known references to the name Heikkila can be found in the Finnish-Swedish parish records of the 17th century. These records often listed individuals by their surnames, providing valuable insights into the prevalence and distribution of specific names across different regions.

Historically, the Heikkila surname has been associated with various notable individuals who have left their mark on Finnish society and beyond. One such figure is Juho Heikkila (1855-1929), a prominent Finnish politician and writer who served as a member of the Finnish Parliament and played a significant role in the country's independence movement.

Another prominent bearer of the Heikkila surname is Aarne Heikkila (1897-1988), a renowned Finnish athlete who excelled in long-distance running and cross-country skiing. He won multiple Olympic medals and held several world records in his prime.

In the realm of literature, Pirkko Heikkila (1924-2011) was a celebrated Finnish author and poet, known for her poignant works exploring themes of love, loss, and the human condition.

The Heikkila surname has also been associated with notable figures in the fields of science and academia. One such individual is Timo Heikkila (born 1946), a respected Finnish physicist and academic who has made significant contributions to the study of particle physics and cosmology.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling and pronunciation of the Heikkila surname may exist due to regional differences within Finland or as a result of migration to other countries.

Despite its Finnish origins, the Heikkila surname has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by Finnish immigrants and their descendants. However, its roots and historical significance remain deeply intertwined with the culture and heritage of Finland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Heikkila

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

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

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