Explore the Family Name Hillyard
The meaning of Hillyard
English: variant of Hilliard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hillyard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hillyard has seen a minor decrease in ranking from 13,513 in 2000 to 13,616 in 2010, representing a change of -0.76%. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased by 7.9% from 2,062 to 2,225 during the same period. This indicates a slight decline in the overall prominence of the surname amongst the population, with the proportion per 100,000 people decreasing by 1.32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,513 | #13,616 | -0.76% |
| Count | 2,062 | 2,225 | 7.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.75 | -1.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hillyard
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic with the Hillyard surname increased by 6.90% and 36.36%, respectively. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races also saw a significant rise of 119.23%. In contrast, there was a notable increase in the Black community, which surged by 147.25%. There was a decline for those identifying as White, dropping by 4.95%, and also for the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, which fell by 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.67% | 89.98% | -4.95% |
| Black | 2.18% | 5.39% | 147.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.25% | 36.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 1.71% | 119.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.44% | 0.36% | -18.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.29% | 0.31% | 6.9% |