Explore the Family Name Hilfiker
The meaning of Hilfiker
Swiss German: variant of German Hilfinger, a patronymic derivative of the personal name Hilfo, Helfo, a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name based on helfe ‘helper’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Ernst.
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How common is the last name Hilfiker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hilfiker has experienced a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hilfiker was ranked 60,390th in terms of commonality but by 2010, it had improved its standing to 57,101st. This represents a 5.45% improvement in rank. The actual count of individuals with this surname also increased during that decade from 312 to 357, a 14.42% rise. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #57,101 | 5.45% |
| Count | 312 | 357 | 14.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hilfiker
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hilfiker, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly white, accounting for 95.83% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 97.20% in 2010. The only other recorded ethnic identities in 2000 were those identifying with two or more races, which made up 2.24%. However, this group was not represented in the 2010 data. A new entry in 2010 was the Asian/Pacific Islander category, making up 1.40% of the total. Other ethnicities such as Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native did not show any representation in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.83% | 97.2% | 1.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.24% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |