Explore the Family Name Hiers
The meaning of Hiers
Flemish: possibly a metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of millet, Dutch gierst, Middle Dutch geerst, heers, hirse.
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How common is the last name Hiers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hiers has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hiers was ranked 10,912th most popular surname, but by 2010, it fell to 11,241st, marking a change of -3.02%. However, there was a slight increase in the count of individuals with the Hiers surname, from 2,676 in 2000 to 2,812 in 2010, an increase of 5.08%. The proportion per 100k people also decreased slightly from 0.99 in 2000 to 0.95 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,912 | #11,241 | -3.02% |
| Count | 2,676 | 2,812 | 5.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.99 | 0.95 | -4.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hiers
When examining the ethnicity associated with the Hiers surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we see that White is the predominant ethnic identity, although it experienced a slight decline from 90.06% in 2000 to 87.27% in 2010. The Black community also represents a significant portion with a growth from 7.03% to 8.36% during the same period. Other ethnicities like Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw increases as well during this time. The Hispanic representation saw a growth from 1.49% in 2000 to 2.10% in 2010, while the Asian/Pacific Islander representation increased from 0.26% to 0.46%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native from 0.30% to 0.46%. The group identifying with two or more races also saw an increase, from 0.86% in 2000 to 1.35% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.06% | 87.27% | -3.1% |
| Black | 7.03% | 8.36% | 18.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 2.1% | 40.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.35% | 56.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.26% | 0.46% | 76.92% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.3% | 0.46% | 53.33% |