Explore the Family Name Hilgart
The meaning of Hilgart
German: from a shortened form of the female ancient Germanic personal name Hildegard, composed of the ancient Germanic elements hild ‘strife, battle’ + gard ‘protective enclosure, yard’.
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How common is the last name Hilgart in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hilgart has seen slight changes in its popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the name has decreased by a marginal 1.61%, moving from 45078 in 2000 to 45804 in 2010. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.02% during the same period, moving from 448 people in 2000 to 466 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the Hilgart surname per 100k dipped slightly by 5.88%, going from 0.17 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,078 | #45,804 | -1.61% |
| Count | 448 | 466 | 4.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hilgart
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Hilgart surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been shifts from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname increased by 15.18%, and those identified as two or more races saw an increase of 34.53%. Meanwhile, the proportion of White individuals with this last name slightly decreased by 1.40%. In 2010, the Hilgart surname appeared among Hispanics for the first time, accounting for 1.07% of the total. The percentages of Black or American Indian/Alaskan Native individuals with this surname remained constant at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.98% | 94.64% | -1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 2.23% | 3% | 34.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.12% | 1.29% | 15.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |