Explore the Family Name Hillyer
The meaning of Hillyer
English: variant of Hillier.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hillyer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hillyer's popularity has seen a slight variation over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked 11,701 in terms of popularity, with 2,456 individuals carrying the name, accounting for approximately 0.91 per 100,000 people. The 2010 census showed a marginal drop in rank to 11,714, but an increase in the count to 2,676 individuals, keeping the proportion per 100,000 people steady at 0.91. This suggests that while other surnames may have gained in popularity, the number of individuals with the Hillyer surname has actually grown by 8.96%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,701 | #11,714 | -0.11% |
| Count | 2,456 | 2,676 | 8.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.91 | 0.91 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hillyer
The ethnic identity associated with the Hillyer surname also evolved between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 91.61% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 89.54% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.77% to 1.08%, and those reporting two or more races nearly doubled from 1.43% to 2.65%. The Hispanic ethnicity also saw notable growth, rising from 1.63% to 2.91%. However, those identifying as Black decreased from 3.71% to 3.29%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identification also fell from 0.86% to 0.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.61% | 89.54% | -2.26% |
| Black | 3.71% | 3.29% | -11.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 2.91% | 78.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 2.65% | 85.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.77% | 1.08% | 40.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.86% | 0.52% | -39.53% |