Explore the Family Name Hillers
The meaning of Hillers
1. North German and East Frisian: patronymic from Hiller 2. 2. English: variant of Hillhouse.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hillers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hillers saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 61,058 in the United States, but fell to 68,770 by 2010, reflecting a 12.63% drop in rank. The total count of people with this surname also decreased from 308 in 2000 to 286 in 2010, a reduction of 7.14%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Hillers for every 100,000 people decreased by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #68,770 | -12.63% |
| Count | 308 | 286 | -7.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hillers
The ethnic identity of those carrying the surname Hillers also experienced some shifts over the same period, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, almost all (98.05%) identified as White, but this percentage dropped slightly to 94.76% by 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, part of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, there was a small increase in representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander group (2.10%) and the Hispanic ethnicity (3.15%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.05% | 94.76% | -3.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.1% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |