Explore the Family Name Hilberg
The meaning of Hilberg
1. German: habitational name from Hüllberg in the Ruhr, Hillenberg in Bavaria, or Hilburg in the Odenwald. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Hellberg.
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How common is the last name Hilberg in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hilberg has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hilberg was ranked 57,849th most popular surname in the United States with 329 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 74,375 and the count had dropped to 260, marking a change of -28.57% in rank and a -20.97% in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 25%, from 0.12 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #74,375 | -28.57% |
| Count | 329 | 260 | -20.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hilberg
In terms of ethnicity, the Hilberg surname is predominantly associated with individuals of White descent. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, in 2000, white individuals made up 97.57% of those carrying the Hilberg surname. This percentage increased slightly to 98.85% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Hilberg surname among individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 98.85% | 1.31% |
| 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% |