Explore the Family Name Hiley
The meaning of Hiley
English: variant of Highley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hiley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hiley has slightly decreased from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hiley ranked 35,721 in popularity and slipped to a rank of 38,754 in 2010, reflecting an 8.49% decrease. The total count of individuals with this surname also declined by about 4.2%, from 595 in 2000 to 570 in 2010. This resulted in a proportion per 100k drop from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010, a change of -13.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,721 | #38,754 | -8.49% |
| Count | 595 | 570 | -4.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hiley
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some notable shifts among those with the surname Hiley between 2000 and 2010. The white demographic saw a slight decrease of 4.69%, moving from 67.56% in 2000 to 64.39% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of black individuals increased by 3.20%, from 29.41% to 30.35%. The Hispanic population also grew from 1.51% to 2.81%, marking an 86.09% change. Another significant increase was observed within the group identifying with two or more races, which nearly doubled from 0.84% to 1.58%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.56% | 64.39% | -4.69% |
| Black | 29.41% | 30.35% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 2.81% | 86.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 1.58% | 88.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |