Explore the Family Name Hilgeman
The meaning of Hilgeman
Americanized or Dutch form of North German Hilgemann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hilgeman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hilgeman saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hilgeman was ranked as the 47,308th most popular surname, but dropped to the 47,429th spot by 2010, reflecting a modest decline of 0.26%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 422 in 2000 to 447 in 2010, marking a growth of 5.92%. Despite this increase, the proportion of Hilgemans per 100,000 people decreased by 6.25% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,308 | #47,429 | -0.26% |
| Count | 422 | 447 | 5.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hilgeman
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Hilgeman surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts from 2000 to 2010. The proportion of Hilgemans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly by nearly 200%, from 1.42% to 4.25%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also rose moderately from 1.66% to 2.24%, exhibiting a growth of 34.94%. On the other hand, there was a considerable reduction of 63.64% in the representation of those identifying with two or more races- from 3.08% in 2000 to 1.12% in 2010. The majority of Hilgemans, however, still identified as White, accounting for 91.72% in 2010, down slightly from 93.60% in 2000. There were no changes in percentages of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.6% | 91.72% | -2.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.42% | 4.25% | 199.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 2.24% | 34.94% |
| Two or More Races | 3.08% | 1.12% | -63.64% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |