Explore the Family Name Hillegas
The meaning of Hillegas
Variant of Hillegass.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hillegas in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hillegas has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Hillegas was ranked 27,361st in terms of prevalence among surnames, but by 2010 it had risen to the 27,164th position, marking an uptick of about 0.72%. The number of people carrying this name also grew from 830 to 891 during this period, indicating an increase of 7.35%. The proportion of the Hillegas surname per 100,000 people dipped a bit, however, from 0.31 to 0.3, a decrease of around 3.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,361 | #27,164 | 0.72% |
| Count | 830 | 891 | 7.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.3 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hillegas
The ethnicity distribution among those with the Hillegas surname, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, with a minor increase from 96.27% in 2000 to 96.75% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more ethnic identities both saw decreases of 22.22% and 15.83% respectively. The Hispanic representation remained relatively steady, witnessing a small growth of 0.69%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.27% | 96.75% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 1.46% | 0.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.01% | -15.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.72% | 0.56% | -22.22% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |