Explore the Family Name Hilkert
The meaning of Hilkert
German: variant of Hilker and Hilgert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hilkert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hilkert has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hilkert was ranked as the 73,931st most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 67,943rd spot, marking an impressive 8.1% change. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also increased from 244 in 2000 to 290 in 2010, a growth of nearly 18.85%. The proportion of people with the Hilkert surname per 100,000 also saw a rise of 11.11%, moving from 0.09 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #67,943 | 8.1% |
| Count | 244 | 290 | 18.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hilkert
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hilkert, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there's been a slight shift over the decade. In 2000, almost all (97.13%) of the individuals identified as White. However, this percentage slightly decreased to 96.21% by 2010. Interestingly, the census reported a small representation of the Asian/Pacific Islander category at 1.72% in 2010, which wasn't present in the 2000 report. Other ethnicities such as Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented among those with the Hilkert surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 96.21% | -0.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |