Explore the Family Name Hilgenberg
The meaning of Hilgenberg
North German: probably a habitational or topographic name from a small place or farm named with Middle Low German hilge(n) ‘holy’ (inflected form of hillich) + berg ‘mountain, hill’.
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How common is the last name Hilgenberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hilgenberg saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this name rose from 36,276th to 35,016th most popular surname, marking a 3.47% increase. During the same period, the count of individuals with this surname also grew by 10.46%, from 583 to 644. However, the proportion of people named Hilgenberg per 100,000 remained steady at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,276 | #35,016 | 3.47% |
| Count | 583 | 644 | 10.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hilgenberg
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hilgenberg, data from the Decennial U.S. Census revealed some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, virtually all individuals with this surname identified as White (98.80%). By 2010, while still a majority, the proportion of White individuals dropped slightly to 96.74%. There was also a small emergence of diversity, with 1.55% identifying as belonging to two or more races and 1.09% identifying as Hispanic. No individuals with the Hilgenberg surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.8% | 96.74% | -2.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |