Explore the Family Name Hielscher
The meaning of Hielscher
German: variant of Hilscher 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hielscher in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hielscher has seen a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 74,398 to 76,768, a change of -3.19. While its ranking decreased, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.31, with 242 people bearing the name in 2000 and 250 in 2010. However, the proportion of persons with this surname per 100,000 saw a decrease of -11.11 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #76,768 | -3.19% |
| Count | 242 | 250 | 3.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hielscher
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hielscher, also based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, it's apparent that it is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.52% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 96.00% in 2010. The data for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed for privacy (S) in both years. No significant changes were observed in these categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.52% | 96% | -1.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |