Explore the Family Name Hildebran
The meaning of Hildebran
Americanized form of German Hildebrand.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hildebran in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hildebran experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hildebran was ranked 39,946 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it dropped to the rank of 41,359 marking a decline of 3.54%. However, despite the drop in ranking, the number of individuals with the surname Hildebran increased from 517 in 2000 to 526 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 1.74%. The proportion per 100k also saw a small decrease of 5.26% over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,946 | #41,359 | -3.54% |
| Count | 517 | 526 | 1.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hildebran
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hildebran. In 2000, approximately 96.91% of those bearing the Hildebran surname identified as White, this declined slightly to 95.63% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic had a slight decrease, from 0.97% in 2000 to 0.95% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Black saw a significant increase from 1.35% in 2000 to 2.66% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of people with the Hildebran surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 95.63% | -1.32% |
| Black | 1.35% | 2.66% | 97.04% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 0.95% | -2.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |