Explore the Family Name Hillenburg
The meaning of Hillenburg
German: possibly a variant of Hellenberg, a habitational name from a place so named near Dortmund.
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How common is the last name Hillenburg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hillenburg has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 39,824th most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had moved up slightly to 39,607th. During this time period, the number of individuals carrying the Hillenburg surname also increased by roughly 7%, from 519 people in 2000 to 555 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of Hillenburgs per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,824 | #39,607 | 0.54% |
| Count | 519 | 555 | 6.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hillenburg
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Hillenburg surname is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnic identity. This group made up approximately 95% of all Hillenburgs in 2000, decreasing slightly to about 95% in 2010. The Hispanic component of this surname's ethnic identity experienced a slight increase of 1.3%. Additionally, while there were no recorded American Indian and Alaskan Natives with this surname in 2000, they accounted for around 0.9% of all Hillenburgs in 2010. There were no changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black populations, remaining at 0% for both years. Individuals who identified with two or more races decreased slightly from 1.16% to 1.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.95% | 94.95% | -1.04% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 2.34% | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.08% | -6.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |