Explore the Family Name Hillebrand
The meaning of Hillebrand
North German and Dutch: variant of Hildebrand. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). Some characteristic forenames: German Ewald, Dieter, Gerhard, Hans, Horst, Otto, Siegfried.
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How common is the last name Hillebrand in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hillebrand has seen a notable decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 19,018 but fell to 26,576 in 2010, showing a decline of approximately 39.74%. The total count of people carrying this surname also decreased from 1,325 in 2000 to 917 in 2010, marking a fall of around 30.79%. Accordingly, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people dropped by 36.73%, from 0.49 in 2000 to 0.31 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,018 | #26,576 | -39.74% |
| Count | 1,325 | 917 | -30.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.31 | -36.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hillebrand
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting changes over the same period. The percentage of those with an Asian/Pacific Islander ethnic identity bearing the Hillebrand surname dropped from 0.38% to zero. Similarly, there was a decrease among those identifying with two or more races, from 1.58% to 0.98%. However, the White and Hispanic populations displayed the surname Hillebrand more prominently in 2010 than in 2000. While the White population saw a slight decrease of 0.61%, from 96.23% to 95.64%, the Hispanic representation increased significantly by 88.08%, from 1.51% to 2.84%. There was no change in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations, as the surname was absent in both these groups in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 95.64% | -0.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 2.84% | 88.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 0.98% | -37.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |