Explore the Family Name Hillberry
The meaning of Hillberry
Americanized form of Swedish Hellberg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hillberry in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hillberry witnessed a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. The rank fell from 59,453 in 2000 to 60,790 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.25%. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 318 in 2000 to 331 in 2010, showing an increase of 4.09%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased from 0.12 to 0.11 during this decade, suggesting a minor drop in prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #60,790 | -2.25% |
| Count | 318 | 331 | 4.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hillberry
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hillberry also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of those bearing this surname identified as White, although this percentage declined slightly from 94.65% in 2000 to 92.75% in 2010. There was an absent record of Hillberry being linked to Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during both years. Notably, the portion of people identifying as having two or more races rose by 11.64%, and those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 28.04% within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.65% | 92.75% | -2.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 2.42% | 28.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 2.11% | 11.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |