Explore the Family Name Hilpert
The meaning of Hilpert
German: variant of Hilbert. This surname is also found in France (mainly Lorraine). Some characteristic forenames: French Alphonse.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hilpert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hilpert saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 39,946th in popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 42,094th, demonstrating a decline of 5.38%. The count of people with this surname also dropped marginally by 0.19%, from 517 in 2000 to 516 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Hilpert per 100K population decreased by 10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,946 | #42,094 | -5.38% |
| Count | 517 | 516 | -0.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hilpert
The ethnic identity of those bearing the Hilpert surname remained predominantly White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, although there were some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.13% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 95.16% by 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.16% to 1.94%, an increase of 67.24%. Similarly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native rose from 1.55% to 1.74%, a 12.26% increase. Significantly, in 2010, some individuals began to identify as belonging to two or more races, which wasn't the case in 2000. No Hilperts identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.13% | 95.16% | -1.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 1.94% | 67.24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.55% | 1.74% | 12.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |