Explore the Family Name Hillin
The meaning of Hillin
Scottish and English: variant of Hilling or Hillian.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hillin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hillin has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 34,342nd and dropped to 41,038th by 2010, showing a decrease of 19.5%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 624 to 531 during this period, marking a drop of 14.9%. Furthermore, its proportion per 100k people declined by 21.74%, going from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,342 | #41,038 | -19.5% |
| Count | 624 | 531 | -14.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.18 | -21.74% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hillin
On the front of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts in the distribution of the Hillin surname across different groups from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname increased significantly, nearly doubling, going from 0.80% to 1.51%. However, the proportion of those identifying as two or more races saw a decline of 25%, from 1.76% to 1.32%. The majority of people with this surname identify as White, making up approximately 94% of the total in both years. The Hispanic representation also saw an increase, going from 1.76% to 2.64%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Black individuals and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.71% | 94.16% | -0.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 2.64% | 50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 1.51% | 88.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 1.32% | -25% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |