Explore the Family Name Hiltner
The meaning of Hiltner
South German: probably a habitational name for someone from a place called Hilte or Hilden.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hiltner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hiltner ranks 25,684 in popularity in the United States as of 2010. This is a slight drop in ranking compared to the year 2000 when it was ranked 25,673. However, the number of individuals with this surname has marginally increased from 902 in 2000 to 960 in 2010. The data suggests that while the popularity rank decreased by 0.04%, the count increased by 6.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,673 | #25,684 | -0.04% |
| Count | 902 | 960 | 6.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hiltner
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the surname Hiltner identify as White, with a percentage of 97.81% in 2010, down slightly from 98.78% in 2000. The census also indicates a small presence of both Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic ethnic identities within the Hiltner surname group, each at 0.73% and 0.63% respectively in 2010. Additionally, there was a small proportion (0.52%) in 2010 who identified with two or more races. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.78% | 97.81% | -0.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |