Explore the Family Name Hilley
The meaning of Hilley
Irish (Donegal): variant of Feeley, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hIcheallaigh, itself a variant of Ó Fithcheallaigh.
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How common is the last name Hilley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hilley has seen a slight decrease over the years. In 2000, Hilley was ranked 14,413th in terms of popularity, and by 2010, it dropped to 16,171st, marking a decline of 12.2%. The count of people with the Hilley surname also decreased by 6.05%, from 1,902 in 2000 to 1,787 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the Hilley surname per 100k individuals fell by 14.08% from 0.71 to 0.61.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,413 | #16,171 | -12.2% |
| Count | 1,902 | 1,787 | -6.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.61 | -14.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hilley
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Hilley has experienced certain changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Individuals identifying as white made up the majority, although their percentage decreased slightly from 92.32% in 2000 to 90.99% in 2010. The census also saw an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.21% in 2000 to 2.46% in 2010. The number of individuals who identified as having two or more ethnic identities rose slightly by 2.29% from 2000 to 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as Black decreased by 11.54%. New categories were added in 2010, with 0.56% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 0.50% as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.32% | 90.99% | -1.44% |
| Black | 4.68% | 4.14% | -11.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 2.46% | 103.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.34% | 2.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.56% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.5% | 0% |