Explore the Family Name Hilsinger
The meaning of Hilsinger
German: habitational name for someone from Hülsingen near Bremerhaven or Hilzingen near Konstanz.
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How common is the last name Hilsinger in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hilsinger experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 59,611th and this dropped to 68,547th by 2010, representing a decrease of approximately 15%. The count of individuals with the Hilsinger surname also declined during this period, going from 317 in 2000 down to 287 in 2010 which is a reduction of nearly 10%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly fell by about 17%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #68,547 | -14.99% |
| Count | 317 | 287 | -9.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hilsinger
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most people with the Hilsinger surname identify as White, making up over 94% of the total in both 2000 and 2010, with a minor decrease of 0.55% over this time period. Those identifying with two or more races rose by almost 60%, from 2.84 in 2000 to 4.53 in 2010. However, there were zero reported instances of individuals with the Hilsinger surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.95% | 94.43% | -0.55% |
| Two or More Races | 2.84% | 4.53% | 59.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |