2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Heyland
A locational surname indicating the bearer originated from an area of dry or high land.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Heyland. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Heyland 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Heyland with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Heyland in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Heyland, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.9%) and Hispanic (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Heyland
The surname HEYLAND is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from a place called Heyland or a similar variation, likely referring to a high or elevated land. The name may also be a combination of the Old English words "hea" meaning high and "land" signifying an area or region.
One of the earliest documented instances of the surname HEYLAND can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire, a census-like record compiled in 1273. This record mentions a Robert de Heiland, suggesting the name's presence in England during the 13th century.
In the 14th century, the surname appears in various forms, such as Heylaund and Haylond, reflecting the variations in spelling common during that era. The Subsidy Rolls of Sussex, a tax record from 1327, lists a John Heylaund, providing further evidence of the name's existence in early medieval England.
During the 16th century, the surname HEYLAND gained prominence in the county of Yorkshire. The Parish Registers of Kirkby Overblow, a village in Yorkshire, record the marriage of Thomas HEYLAND in 1584. This suggests the name's association with the Yorkshire region during the Elizabethan era.
Notable individuals bearing the surname HEYLAND throughout history include:
1. John HEYLAND (c. 1550 - 1616), an English clergyman and author who served as the Archdeacon of Richmond.
2. Thomas HEYLAND (1584 - 1655), a Yorkshire landowner and member of the gentry, known for his involvement in local affairs.
3. Mary HEYLAND (1670 - 1732), a wealthy heiress from Staffordshire, whose inheritance sparked a legal dispute among her relatives.
4. William HEYLAND (1735 - 1801), a merchant and philanthropist from London, known for his charitable contributions to educational institutions.
5. Edward HEYLAND (1820 - 1892), a renowned architect from Manchester, responsible for designing several notable public buildings and churches in the city.
While the surname HEYLAND may have originated from a specific place or location, its presence can be traced across various regions of England, particularly in Yorkshire and the surrounding counties. The name's longevity and endurance through the centuries attest to its historical significance within the tapestry of English surnames.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Heyland
Among Census respondents with the surname Heyland, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.9%) and Hispanic (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Heyland 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 Heyland surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.0% · 105
- Two or more races5.9% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Heyland
Heyland 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
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-12 bearers (-10.5%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 22,595 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+16 bearers (+15.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 14,921 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #135,837 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -12 bearers (-10.5%) | Down 22,595 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +16 bearers (+15.7%) | Up 14,921 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 Heyland 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 | #158,432 | #143,511 | 9.4% |
| Count | 102 | 118 | 15.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 31.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Heyland bearers went from 102 to 118 (+15.7% change). The surname moved up 14,921 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #143,511.
FAQ
Heyland surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Heyland?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Heyland. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Heyland?
Heyland ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 118 people with the surname Heyland. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Heyland.
Has Heyland become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Heyland went from 102 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 16 (+15.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Heyland?
Among Census respondents with the surname Heyland, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.9%) and Hispanic (2.5%). 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 Heyland in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.0% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Heyland appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.0%), Two or More Races (5.9%), Hispanic (2.5%). 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 Heyland (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 Heyland mean?
A locational surname indicating the bearer originated from an area of dry or high 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 Heyland (0.04 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 Heyland?
You can see how many people are called Heyland on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.