Explore the Family Name Hillner
The meaning of Hillner
1. German (Silesia): variant of Hiller 2 or 3. 2. Danish (Tønder) and Swedish: probably of German origin. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Gunner.
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How common is the last name Hillner in the United States?
The surname Hillner, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, demonstrated a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It fell from rank 76,465 to 77,788, a change of -1.73%. However, the count of individuals with the Hillner surname increased slightly by 5.13%, with the total count going up from 234 to 246. Its representation per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11%, indicating that while the actual number might have risen, its proportion in the population lessened.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,465 | #77,788 | -1.73% |
| Count | 234 | 246 | 5.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hillner
In terms of ethnic identity, the Hillner surname stayed consistent in some areas and saw changes in others according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The majority of those bearing the Hillner last name identified as White, although this percentage did see a decrease of 3.21% from 2000 to 2010, dropping from 97.44% to 94.31%. Interestingly, new identifications came up in the 2010 census, with 2.85% identifying as Hispanic and 2.03% identifying as Black, where there were no such identifications in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.44% | 94.31% | -3.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.85% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |