Explore the Family Name Hillberg
The meaning of Hillberg
1. Swedish: ornamental name composed of berg ‘mountain, hill’ and an unidentified first element. 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of Swedish Hellberg. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Lars.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hillberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hillberg has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hillberg ranked 72,466 in terms of surname prevalence, but dropped to a ranking of 96,368 by 2010, a significant decrease of 32.98%. The number of people with this surname also fell from 250 in 2000 to 189 in 2010, constituting an overall reduction of 24.4%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #96,368 | -32.98% |
| Count | 250 | 189 | -24.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.06 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hillberg
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in ethnic identity associated with the surname Hillberg from 2000 to 2010. While the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 96% to 87.3%, there was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 2.8% to 3.17%. Interestingly, the years 2000 to 2010 saw the emergence of Hillberg bearers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races, both at 3.7%. No changes were observed among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96% | 87.3% | -9.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.7% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.7% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 3.17% | 13.21% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |