Explore the Family Name Hiester
The meaning of Hiester
German (Rhineland): 1. probably a habitational name from a place so named near Celle. 2. probably a variant of Heister.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hiester in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hiester saw a slight decrease in popularity rank from 33,993 in 2000 to 34,073 in 2010, a change of -0.24%. However, the number of people with this surname increased by 5.54% during the same period, from 632 in 2000 to 667 in 2010. The proportion of people named Hiester per 100,000 remained constant at 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,993 | #34,073 | -0.24% |
| Count | 632 | 667 | 5.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hiester
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Hiester identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease from 98.58% to 95.05%. Meanwhile, new identities appeared in 2010 with 0.75% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, 1.20% identifying with two or more races, and 2.40% identifying as Hispanic. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.58% | 95.05% | -3.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.4% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |