Explore the Family Name Hilmes
The meaning of Hilmes
German: habitational name from Hilmes near Hersfeld (Hesse) or from Hildesheim, which is called Hilm(e)sen in the local dialect.
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How common is the last name Hilmes in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hilmes has seen minor fluctuations in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell slightly from 40,552 in 2000 to 41,359 in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.99%. However, the count of individuals with this surname rose by 3.54%, increasing from 508 in 2000 to 526 in 2010. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 5.26%, falling from 0.19 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,552 | #41,359 | -1.99% |
| Count | 508 | 526 | 3.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hilmes
In terms of ethnicity as identified in the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Hilmes surname identify as White, although the percentage declined slightly from 96.26% in 2000 to 93.54% in 2010. The representation of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 190.82%, jumping from 0.98% to 2.85%. Individuals identifying with two or more races also saw an increase, rising by 28.81% from 1.77% in 2000 to 2.28% in 2010. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities was either zero or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.26% | 93.54% | -2.83% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 2.85% | 190.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 2.28% | 28.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |