Explore the Family Name Hiltunen
The meaning of Hiltunen
Finnish: from a personal name derived from a short form of an ancient Germanic name formed with hild ‘battle, strife’ (see Hild) + the surname suffix -nen. The surname has been common since the Middle Ages in eastern Finland (Savonia) and later in northern Finland. Some characteristic forenames: Finnish Jorma, Reijo, Siiri, Sulo, Toivo, Waino. Scandinavian Jalmer, Jarl, Lars.
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How common is the last name Hiltunen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hiltunen saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 42,134 with a count of 485, providing a proportion of 0.18 per 100,000. However, by 2010, it had fallen to rank 45,105 with a count of 475, resulting in a proportion of 0.16 per 100,000. This represents a change of -7.05 in rank and a -2.06 change in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,134 | #45,105 | -7.05% |
| Count | 485 | 475 | -2.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hiltunen
In terms of ethnicity, the Hiltunen surname is predominantly associated with those identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.73% of those bearing the Hiltunen name identified as White, dropping slightly to 97.05% in 2010, a change of -0.70. The surname showed no association with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in either year. There was a small percentage (1.03%) who identified as Hispanic in 2000, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.73% | 97.05% | -0.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |