About Hedin
The surname Hedin is of Swedish origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Hæðinn, meaning "heathen" or "pagan." It was a common name in medieval Scandinavia and was likely used to describe someone who adhered to pre-Christian beliefs or practices. Over time, the name Hedin evolved into a hereditary surname and is now found among individuals of Swedish descent.
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The surname Hedin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hedin 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 Hedin is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hedin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hedin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.