Explore the Family Name Hilleman
The meaning of Hilleman
1. Americanized form of German Hillemann: variant of Hillmann. 2. Dutch: cognate of North German Hillmann 1 (compare 1 above). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Hilleman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hilleman has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hilleman was ranked as the 86,992nd most popular surname, with a count of 199 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, however, it had dropped to become the 101,247th most common surname, held by 178 individuals. This represents a change of -16.39 in rank and -10.55 in count. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by 14.29%, from 0.07 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,992 | #101,247 | -16.39% |
| Count | 199 | 178 | -10.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hilleman
In regards to ethnic identity, the surname Hilleman is predominantly associated with white individuals, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.99% of those bearing the surname identified as white, decreasing slightly to 97.75% in 2010. Throughout both years, no individuals with this surname were recorded as identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Furthermore, no individuals reported having two or more races within this timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.99% | 97.75% | -1.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |