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

Hietanen, 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 Hietanen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hietanen in America

Hietanen is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hietanen surname appeared 101 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 Hietanen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hietanen 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 Hietanen

The surname Hietanen is of Finnish origin, derived from the Finnish word "hieta" meaning "fine sand" or "gravel." The name likely originated in Finland during the medieval period and was initially used as a descriptive surname for individuals who lived near sandy or gravelly areas.

The earliest known record of the surname Hietanen dates back to the 16th century, when it appeared in parish records and tax rolls from various regions of Finland. The name was particularly prevalent in the western and southern parts of the country, where sandy soil and gravel deposits were more common.

One notable historical figure with the surname Hietanen was Pekka Hietanen (1568-1635), a Finnish farmer and landowner who lived in the province of Ostrobothnia. Records show that Pekka Hietanen owned a substantial amount of land and played a prominent role in the local community.

Another historical figure of note was Liisa Hietanen (1712-1788), a Finnish midwife who practiced in the city of Turku. Liisa Hietanen was renowned for her expertise in delivering babies and was highly respected in her community.

In the 19th century, the surname Hietanen was associated with several notable individuals, including Juho Hietanen (1825-1891), a Finnish painter and artist known for his landscapes and portraits of rural life. Juho Hietanen's works are displayed in several museums and galleries throughout Finland.

Another significant figure from this period was Kaarlo Hietanen (1857-1928), a Finnish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Finnish Parliament and played a crucial role in the country's independence movement.

Lastly, Elsa Hietanen (1892-1975) was a Finnish-American author and poet who immigrated to the United States in the early 20th century. Her works, which focused on themes of immigration, identity, and cultural heritage, were widely acclaimed and helped to preserve the stories of Finnish immigrants in America.

While the surname Hietanen is relatively uncommon outside of Finland, it has a rich history and cultural significance, reflecting the country's geographical features and the lives of notable individuals who bore this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hietanen

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

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

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