Explore the Family Name Hilling
The meaning of Hilling
English (Norfolk): 1. perhaps a variant of Hellen or of Illing with prosthetic H-. 2. topographic name for someone who lived on a hill, from Middle English hilling ‘hill-dweller’ (Old English hylling). The name is found early in Devon, where this type of formation is common, but it seems not to have survived there much beyond the 17th century.
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How common is the last name Hilling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hilling has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,876th most popular, but by 2010 it had slipped to 36,736th, reflecting a change of -8.44%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also saw a drop, from 634 in 2000 to 608 in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.1%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Hilling per 100,000 people fell from 0.24 to 0.21, a decline of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,876 | #36,736 | -8.44% |
| Count | 634 | 608 | -4.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hilling
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hilling between 2000 and 2010. White individuals represented the majority ethnicity under this surname, although the percentage did see a small decrease from 95.43% to 94.08% (-1.41%). A significant increase was observed among those identifying as two or more races, rising from 0.79% to 1.81% (+129.11%). Similarly, the percentage of Hispanic individuals also rose during this period, from 2.21% to 2.63% (+19.00%). American Indian and Alaskan Natives made up 0.79% of Hillings in 2000 and 0.82% in 2010, demonstrating a minor increase of 3.80%. There were no Asian/Pacific Islander or Black individuals reported with this surname during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.43% | 94.08% | -1.41% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 2.63% | 19% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 1.81% | 129.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.79% | 0.82% | 3.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |