About Heyd
The surname Heyd is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "heide" meaning "heath" or "moor." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or on a heath or moorland. The name Heyd is also associated with the German word "Heide" meaning "heathen" or "pagan," suggesting that it may have been used as a nickname for someone who was not Christian or had non-Christian beliefs.
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The surname Heyd is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Heyd 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 Heyd is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Heyd in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Heyd using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.