Explore the Family Name Highfill
The meaning of Highfill
Altered form of English Highfield.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Highfill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Highfill displayed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 12,430 and by 2010, it had dropped to 12,968. This represents a change of -4.33%. Yet, the number of people bearing the Highfill surname increased from 2,290 in 2000 to 2,368 in 2010, which indicates a growth of 3.41%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased from 0.85 to 0.8 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,430 | #12,968 | -4.33% |
| Count | 2,290 | 2,368 | 3.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 0.8 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Highfill
Discussing the ethnicity distribution of the surname Highfill according to the Decennial U.S. Census, it is noted that the majority identified as White, though there was a small decline from 94.76% in 2000, to 92.86% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanic Highfills grew significantly, rising from 2.36% to 3.63%. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 1.14% to 1.73%. Individuals identifying with two or more races saw an increase from 1.18% to 1.31%, whereas those of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities were not represented in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.76% | 92.86% | -2.01% |
| Hispanic | 2.36% | 3.63% | 53.81% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.14% | 1.73% | 51.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.31% | 11.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.26% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.31% | 0% | 0% |