Explore the Family Name Hils
The meaning of Hils
German: 1. topographic name for someone who lived near a stand or grove of holly, from a dialect form of German hülse ‘holly’ (Ilex aquifolium). This is also the name of a range of wooded hills near Hildesheim. Compare Hulst. 2. from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name with hild ‘fight, battle’ as the first element. This surname is also found in France (Alsace). Some characteristic forenames: French Gabrielle, Henri. German Friedrich.
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How common is the last name Hils in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hils was ranked 70,679 in popularity in 2000 and its rank slightly decreased to 76,029 in 2010, indicating a downward trend of about 7.57%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a slight decrease from 258 in 2000 to 253 in 2010, marking a 1.94% reduction. This resulted in the proportion of people named Hils per 100k dropping from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, a 10% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #76,029 | -7.57% |
| Count | 258 | 253 | -1.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hils
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there has been some fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. In both these years, no individuals with the surname Hils identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races. The percentage of those identifying as White dipped slightly from 94.19% to 92.09%, a decrease of 2.23%. However, the percentages of individuals identifying as Hispanic and Black saw increases. The Hispanic representation within the Hils surname increased from 2.33% to 3.95%, a growth of 69.53%, while the Black representation grew from 2.71% to 3.16%, an increase of 16.61%. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.19% | 92.09% | -2.23% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 3.95% | 69.53% |
| Black | 2.71% | 3.16% | 16.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |