Explore the Family Name Hilst
The meaning of Hilst
1. Dutch (Van Hilst, Van der Hilst): unrounded variant of Hulst. 2. Americanized form of German Hülst. See Hulst.
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How common is the last name Hilst in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Hilst" has seen a decline over time. In 2000, it ranked 67,317 in popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to 82,908, witnessing a decrease of 23.16%. The count of individuals with the surname also saw a drop, going from 274 in 2000 to 227 in 2010, marking a reduction of 17.15%. Thus, the proportion of people named Hilst per 100,000 decreased by 20% in this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #82,908 | -23.16% |
| Count | 274 | 227 | -17.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hilst
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Hilst, information from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that it is predominantly linked to white ethnic identity. In both 2000 and 2010, almost all (97.08% and 96.92% respectively) of the bearers of the Hilst surname identified as white, with a slight decrease of 0.16% over the decade. No significant association with other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native was observed during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 96.92% | -0.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |