Explore the Family Name Hildenbrand
The meaning of Hildenbrand
German: variant of Hildebrand.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hildenbrand in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hildenbrand has decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hildenbrand was ranked 17,253 in terms of popularity and dropped to 26,887 in 2010, representing a decrease of approximately 55.84%. The count of individuals with this surname also plummeted by 40.24%, from 1,511 in 2000 to 903 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Hildenbrand per 100,000 inhabitants also fell by 44.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,253 | #26,887 | -55.84% |
| Count | 1,511 | 903 | -40.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.31 | -44.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hildenbrand
In terms of ethnicity, again according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identifying as Hildenbrand were White, although their percentage slightly decreased from 96.49% in 2000 to 95.57% in 2010. The second largest ethnic identity associated with this surname is Hispanic, which saw a significant rise of 59.09%, increasing from 1.32% to 2.10%. Asian/Pacific Islander Hildenbrands also increased by 18.18%, while those identifying with two or more races saw a decrease of 11.50%. There were no recorded instances of Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native Hildenbrands in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.49% | 95.57% | -0.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 2.1% | 59.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 1% | -11.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.66% | 0.78% | 18.18% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |