Hedin

Hedin Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hedin: 1,470
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,694
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.5

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HTN
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 D IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɛdɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hedin in Braille

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

The name Hedin in braille

How to sign the name Hedin using Sign Language

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.

The name Hedin in sign language

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