Explore the Family Name Hilts
The meaning of Hilts
Americanized form of South German Hilz (see Hiltz).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hilts in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hilts saw a mild change in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 17639th most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 18561st position, marking a decrease of 5.23%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 1467 in 2000 to 1486 in 2010, representing a growth of 1.3%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 7.41%, going from 0.54 in 2000 to 0.5 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,639 | #18,561 | -5.23% |
| Count | 1,467 | 1,486 | 1.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.5 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hilts
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts among individuals carrying the Hilts surname. White ethnicity remained predominant at 84.05% in 2010, down slightly from 85.82% in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Black stayed constant at 10.09% in both 2000 and 2010. There were increases observed in those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.57% to 2.62%), those with two or more races (from 1.77% to 2.36%), and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 0.34% to 0.54%). Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell from 0.41% in 2000 to 0.34% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.82% | 84.05% | -2.06% |
| Black | 10.09% | 10.09% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 2.62% | 66.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 2.36% | 33.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.34% | 0.54% | 58.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.34% | -17.07% |