Explore the Family Name Hiltbrand
The meaning of Hiltbrand
German: variant of Hildebrand. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hiltbrand in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hiltbrand saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In this period, the surname dropped from rank 76946 to 79598, which represents a negative change of 3.45%. However, the count of individuals with the surname Hiltbrand rose modestly from 232 to 239, an increase of approximately 3.02%. The proportion per 100k of the population also decreased by 11.11%, showing that despite the small rise in count, the surname's prevalence became slightly less widespread over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #79,598 | -3.45% |
| Count | 232 | 239 | 3.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hiltbrand
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Hiltbrand identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.12% in 2000 to 94.56% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from 2.16% in 2000 to zero in 2010. No significant changes were observed for other ethnic identities such as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, all of which maintained a zero percentage over the ten-year period. This suggests that the Hiltbrand surname is predominantly associated with white ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.12% | 94.56% | -1.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.16% | 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% |