Hedden

Hedden Meaning & Origin

About Hedden
The surname Hedden is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hæddan," meaning "to cover" or "to protect." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or sold hoods or head coverings. Over time, the name evolved into Hedden and became a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Hedden can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Hedden is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Hedden: 3,704
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,844
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.26

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hedden based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Hedden is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HTN
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɛdən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hedden in Braille

Here's how to represent Hedden in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Hedden in braille

How to sign the name Hedden using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Hedden using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hedden in sign language

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