Explore the Family Name Hilborn
The meaning of Hilborn
English: variant of Hilburn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hilborn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hilborn has seen a significant decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hilborn was ranked 22,949th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 28,618th, marking a downturn of approximately 24.7%. The total count of people with this surname also dropped from 1,041 to 833 during this period, indicating a nearly 20% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,949 | #28,618 | -24.7% |
| Count | 1,041 | 833 | -19.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.28 | -28.21% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hilborn
In terms of ethnic identity, the Hilborn surname saw some fluctuation between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as White made up the majority of the Hilborn population, comprising around 93.95% in 2000 and slightly dipping to 92.92% in 2010. There were noticeable changes in other ethnic identities as well. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black or as belonging to two or more races rose considerably, with an increase of 114.93% and 73.41%, respectively. However, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native fell to zero. Hispanic representation also saw a slight increase from 1.54% to 1.92%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.95% | 92.92% | -1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 3% | 73.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 1.92% | 24.68% |
| Black | 0.67% | 1.44% | 114.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.86% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.25% | 0% | 0% |