Explore the Family Name Hillery
The meaning of Hillery
English: variant of Hillary. This name has long been established in Ireland (Clare).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hillery in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hillery has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,296th and increased to a rank of 16,509 by 2010, marking a change of approximately 4.55%. The count of individuals with the surname Hillery also rose from 1,507 in 2000 to 1,740 in 2010, showing a 15.46% increase. Likewise, the proportion per 100,000 people increased by 5.36%, from 0.56 in 2000 to 0.59 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,296 | #16,509 | 4.55% |
| Count | 1,507 | 1,740 | 15.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.59 | 5.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hillery
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hillery also shifted from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While there were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 0.73% to 1.49%, a change of over 104%. Those identifying as either White or Black made up the majority, with the percentage of White individuals dropping slightly from 60.32% to 57.70%, and those identified as Black increasing from 36.96% to 38.28%. Additionally, there was a rise in those identifying with two or more races, from 1.46% to 2.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.32% | 57.7% | -4.34% |
| Black | 36.96% | 38.28% | 3.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 2.13% | 45.89% |
| Hispanic | 0.73% | 1.49% | 104.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |