Explore the Family Name Hilinski
The meaning of Hilinski
Polish (Hiliński): variant of Chiliński, itself a variant of Chyliński (see Chylinski). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir.
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How common is the last name Hilinski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hilinski saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 46,083rd in popularity and by 2010 it had dropped to the 51,281st spot, representing an 11.28% decline. The count of individuals with the Hilinski surname also diminished during this period, going from 436 in 2000 to 406 in 2010, marking a 6.88% decrease. Similarly, the proportion of Hilinskis per 100,000 people fell by 12.5%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,083 | #51,281 | -11.28% |
| Count | 436 | 406 | -6.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hilinski
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most individuals with the surname Hilinski identify as White, a proportion that slightly increased from 95.41% in 2000 to 96.31% in 2010. There was a noticeable decline in those identifying with two or more races, falling from 2.75% in 2000 to 1.48% in 2010, a 46.18% decrease. The percentage of Hilinskis identifying as Hispanic was 1.15% in 2000 but this data was suppressed for privacy in 2010. The census recorded no Hilinskis identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.41% | 96.31% | 0.94% |
| Two or More Races | 2.75% | 1.48% | -46.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |