Explore the Family Name Hilgemann
The meaning of Hilgemann
North German: derivative of Hilger with the extension -mann ‘man’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hilgemann in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hilgemann has seen a minimal decrease over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 95,091 and by 2010, it had slipped to 95,545, marking a negligible decline of 0.48%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 178 in 2000 to 191 in 2010, suggesting a growth rate of 7.3%. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100k people shrunk slightly by 14.29% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #95,091 | #95,545 | -0.48% |
| Count | 178 | 191 | 7.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hilgemann
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Hilgemann identify as White. The percentage of such individuals decreased slightly from 99.44% in 2000 to 98.95% in 2010, indicating a small shift in ethnic identity. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those belonging to two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.44% | 98.95% | -0.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |