Explore the Family Name Hilscher
The meaning of Hilscher
German: 1. metronymic from the female personal name, Helusch, Hilusch, a Slavic-influenced vernacular derivative of Elisabeth (see Elizabeth). 2. variant of Hölscher (see Holscher). Some characteristic forenames: German Bernd, Erwin, Juergen.
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How common is the last name Hilscher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hilscher has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,026 and later dropped to 51,610 in 2010, registering a change of -9.75%. The count also fell from 425 to 403, marking a decline rate of -5.18%. The proportion per 100k also dropped by -12.5%, indicating that fewer people carry this surname compared to the total population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,026 | #51,610 | -9.75% |
| Count | 425 | 403 | -5.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hilscher
In terms of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some changes over the decade. The percentage of Hilschers identifying as White slightly decreased from 94.59% to 94.04%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.41% to 2.98%. Those identifying as two or more races went down from 1.65% to zero while there were no changes among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. Interestingly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a decrease from 1.65% to 1.24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.59% | 94.04% | -0.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 2.98% | 111.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.65% | 1.24% | -24.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |