Explore the Family Name Hillestad
The meaning of Hillestad
Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads named Hillestad, from the Old Norse female personal name Hildr, literally ‘battle’, or any of several other names beginning with Hild- (for example Hildulfr, Hildir) + stathir ‘farmstead, dwelling’. In one example in Hordaland County the last element is Old Norse stǫth ‘landing place’ (for boats). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Nils.
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How common is the last name Hillestad in the United States?
The surname Hillestad saw a growth in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Hillestad ranked 36,716 in terms of popularity among all surnames in the United States, while in 2010 it moved up to a rank of 35,096 - an increase of 4.41%. The number of people bearing this surname also increased from 574 in 2000 to 642 in 2010, representing a growth of 11.85%. The proportion of individuals with the Hillestad surname per 100,000 people also rose slightly from 0.21 to 0.22 over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,716 | #35,096 | 4.41% |
| Count | 574 | 642 | 11.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.22 | 4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hillestad
Looking at the ethnicity of individuals with the Hillestad surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White - 96.86% in 2000 and 95.95% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 0.94%. Interestingly, there was a new emergence of multi-ethnic identity in 2010, with 1.56% identifying as belonging to two or more races. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a small increase from 1.22% to 1.25%, while the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders decreased by 10.34% over the decade. There were no recorded changes for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 95.95% | -0.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 1.25% | 2.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.87% | 0.78% | -10.34% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |