Explore the Family Name Hiler
The meaning of Hiler
Americanized form of German Heiler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hiler in the United States?
The surname Hiler has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Hiler ranked 15,570th in popularity among surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it fell to 16,993rd, marking a change of -9.14%. The count of individuals with this name also decreased by 3.02% during this period, moving from 1,724 to 1,672. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents reduced by 10.94%, going from 0.64 to 0.57.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,570 | #16,993 | -9.14% |
| Count | 1,724 | 1,672 | -3.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.57 | -10.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hiler
With regards to ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Hiler identify as white, although this percentage slightly decreased from 91.82% in 2000 to 90.31% in 2010. The second largest ethnic group within this surname is Black, with an increase of 21.37% from 2000 to 2010. The representation of Hispanic ethnicity within the Hiler surname also saw a significant increase of 42.78% during this decade. Interestingly, while no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010 there was a recorded presence of the latter at 1.32%. However, those who identified as belonging to two or more races dropped to zero in 2010 from a modest 1.68% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.82% | 90.31% | -1.64% |
| Black | 3.65% | 4.43% | 21.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 2.57% | 42.78% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 0% | 0% |