About Hedum
The surname Hedum is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Heiðumr," meaning "heathen" or "pagan." It is likely that the surname was originally used to denote someone who was not Christian or who held non-Christian beliefs. Over time, the name may have evolved and been passed down through generations, losing its original religious connotation and becoming a hereditary surname.
The surname Hedum is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hedum 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 Hedum is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hedum in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hedum using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.