Explore the Family Name Hieber
The meaning of Hieber
German: 1. variant of Hiebert. 2. variant of Hüber (see Hueber). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Fritz, Kurt, Ralf.
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How common is the last name Hieber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hieber has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. The data shows that in the year 2000, Hieber was ranked as the 27,128th most popular name in the United States and by 2010, it had dropped to 29,309th place. This represents an 8.04% decrease. In terms of count, there were 839 individuals with this surname in 2000, which decreased to 807 by 2010, marking a 3.81% dip. The proportion of the population carrying this surname per 100,000 people also declined by 12.9%, from 0.31 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,128 | #29,309 | -8.04% |
| Count | 839 | 807 | -3.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.27 | -12.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hieber
Regarding ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Hieber identify as White, with 95.83% in 2000 and a slightly increased percentage of 95.91% in 2010. Hispanic representation within the Hieber surname population also saw a small increase, up by 15.35% from 2.15% to 2.48%. However, those identifying as two or more races fell significantly from 1.55% to 0.87%, a decrease of 43.87%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.83% | 95.91% | 0.08% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 2.48% | 15.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 0.87% | -43.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |