Explore the Family Name Hillhouse
How common is the last name Hillhouse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hillhouse in the United States has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 14,022nd in 2000, it slipped to 14,761st place in 2010, marking a 5.27% drop in rank. However, the actual count of people with this surname rose from 1973 to 2012, a growth of nearly 2%. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 6.85%, from 0.73 in 2000 to 0.68 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,022 | #14,761 | -5.27% |
| Count | 1,973 | 2,012 | 1.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 0.68 | -6.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hillhouse
When looking at the ethnicity breakdown of those with the surname Hillhouse, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Most notably, representation within the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic groups more than doubled, growing by 104.88% and 100% respectively. The proportion of individuals identifying as Black also increased by 14.5%. Conversely, those identifying as White saw a small decline of 1.83%, still making up the majority at 91.15%. Similarly, those identifying as two or more races dipped slightly by 1.97%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw the most significant decline, dropping by 38.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.85% | 91.15% | -1.83% |
| Black | 2.69% | 3.08% | 14.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 2.44% | 100% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 1.99% | -1.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.84% | 104.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.81% | 0.5% | -38.27% |