Explore the Family Name Hidden
The meaning of Hidden
English: habitational name from Hidden in Hungerford (Berkshire), from Old English hȳth ‘port, landing place’ + denu ‘valley’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hidden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, it appears that the surname "Hidden" has been decreasing in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Initially ranked at 72,717 in 2000, it dropped to a rank of 86,314 in 2010 representing an 18.7% decrease. The raw count of people with this surname also diminished from 249 to 216, a decline of 13.25%. Similarly, its proportion per 100,000 individuals fell by 22.22%, from 0.09 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,717 | #86,314 | -18.7% |
| Count | 249 | 216 | -13.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hidden
In terms of ethnic identity, the distribution for the surname "Hidden" based on the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. White ethnicity remains dominant, although it slightly decreased from 95.18% to 93.52%. The only other noticeable change occured within those identifying with two or more races, which saw a growth of 38.31%, moving from 2.01% to 2.78%. It's important to note that the presence of "Hidden" among Hispanic individuals was first recorded in 2010 at 2.78%. No data was reported for this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.18% | 93.52% | -1.74% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 2.78% | 38.31% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |