Explore the Family Name Hillsman
The meaning of Hillsman
Americanized form of German Hillsmann (see Hilsman).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hillsman in the United States?
The surname Hillsman showed an increase in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 23,968th, while in 2010, it moved up to the 23,675th spot, marking a 1.22% change. The number of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 983 in 2000 to 1,070 in 2010, indicating an 8.85% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 0.36.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,968 | #23,675 | 1.22% |
| Count | 983 | 1,070 | 8.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hillsman
Looking at the ethnic identity distribution, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the largest percentage of people with the Hillsman surname identified as Black, with 59.72% in 2000 and 58.60% in 2010. The second largest group identified as White, making up 36.42% in 2000 and 35.79% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races, jumping from 2.03% to 3.55%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic slightly decreased from 1.53% to 1.40%. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 59.72% | 58.6% | -1.88% |
| White | 36.42% | 35.79% | -1.73% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 3.55% | 74.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 1.4% | -8.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |