Explore the Family Name Hillegass
The meaning of Hillegass
German: topographic name from Middle High German hülbe ‘water hole, slough’ + gasse ‘narrow street, alleyway’. This surname is no longer found in Germany.
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How common is the last name Hillegass in the United States?
Based on the data obtained from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hillegass has seen a slight change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 24,529 in popularity and had 955 counts. However, by 2010, it dropped slightly in rank to 24,855, but the count increased to 1,001, suggesting an increase of 4.82% in people bearing the surname. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100k decreased slightly by 2.86%, from 0.35 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,529 | #24,855 | -1.33% |
| Count | 955 | 1,001 | 4.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.34 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hillegass
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hillegass, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes over the decade. In 2000, individuals identifying as White made up the majority at 97.91%, but this figure saw a minor decrease to 96.30% by 2010. Additionally, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying with two or more races, jumping from 0.63% to 1.60%. The Hispanic representation also rose from 0.63% to 1.10%. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which was at 0% in 2000, reported a percentage of 0.50 in 2010, indicating a shift in the ethnic composition associated with the Hillegass surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.91% | 96.3% | -1.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0.63% | 1.6% | 153.97% |
| Hispanic | 0.63% | 1.1% | 74.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.5% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |