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

Heyman, 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 Heyman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Heyman in America

Heyman is the 11154th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Heyman surname appeared 2,838 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Heyman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Heyman 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 Heyman

The surname Heyman is of Dutch origin, with roots tracing back to the Netherlands in the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Middle Dutch word "heyme," which means "homestead" or "cultivated land." This suggests that the name was initially adopted by individuals who lived or worked on a particular homestead or farm.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Heyman surname can be found in the Rotterdam Archives, where a certain Gerrit Heyman was mentioned in a document dated 1592. This record provides evidence that the name was already in use during the late 16th century in the Dutch provinces.

In the 17th century, the Heyman name appeared in various Dutch records, including church registers and tax rolls. One notable mention is that of Pieter Heyman, a wealthy merchant born in Amsterdam in 1624, who played a significant role in the city's trade with the East Indies.

As the Dutch began to expand their colonial endeavors, the Heyman surname traveled with them to other parts of the world. In the 18th century, the name can be found in records from the Dutch East Indies (present-day Indonesia) and the Dutch West Indies (Caribbean islands).

One of the earliest documented instances of the Heyman surname outside of the Netherlands is the birth of Johannes Heyman in Batavia (modern-day Jakarta, Indonesia) in 1712. He was the son of a Dutch East India Company official, reflecting the spread of the name through Dutch colonial activities.

In the 19th century, the Heyman surname gained recognition in various fields. Notably, Jan Heyman (1809-1889) was a renowned Dutch painter and engraver, known for his detailed landscape paintings and etchings depicting the Dutch countryside.

Another notable individual was Hendrik Heyman (1840-1912), a Dutch-born American architect who designed several notable buildings in New York City, including the Ansonia Hotel and the Dorilton Apartments.

As the Heyman surname continued to spread, it was also adopted by individuals of other nationalities, particularly in regions where Dutch settlers had established communities. For example, in South Africa, the name Heyman can be traced back to the 18th century, when Dutch settlers arrived in the Cape Colony.

Throughout history, the Heyman surname has maintained its Dutch roots, although its spelling variations, such as Heymann and Haymann, have emerged over time. Despite these variations, the name's core meaning and association with cultivated land or homesteads remain evident.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Heyman

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

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

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