Explore the Family Name Hillesland
The meaning of Hillesland
Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name on the island of Karmøy, a compound of Old Norse hellir ‘mountain cave’ and land ‘(piece of) land, farmstead’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Lief.
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How common is the last name Hillesland in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hillesland has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Initially ranking at 70,906 in 2000, it fell to 74,375 in rank by 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 4.89 percent. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly during the same period, rising from 257 to 260, indicating a growth rate of about 1.17 percent. The proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 also saw a decline of 10 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #74,375 | -4.89% |
| Count | 257 | 260 | 1.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hillesland
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hillesland. The majority are identified as White, making up 97.67 percent in 2000 and dropping slightly to 95 percent in 2010. Notably, there was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in either year. In 2010, however, there was a small percentage (3.08 percent) that identified as belonging to two or more races, which was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.67% | 95% | -2.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |