Explore the Family Name Hiltz
The meaning of Hiltz
Americanized form of South German Hilz, a variant of Hild 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hiltz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hiltz decreased slightly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hiltz was ranked 17,141st most popular surname in the United States but dropped to 17,839th position by 2010, marking a 4.07% decline. However, the total count of individuals with the surname Hiltz grew from 1,526 in 2000 to 1,568 in 2010, reflecting a 2.75% increase. Conversely, the proportion per 100,000 people bearing the surname Hiltz declined by 7.02%, from 0.57 in 2000 to 0.53 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,141 | #17,839 | -4.07% |
| Count | 1,526 | 1,568 | 2.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.53 | -7.02% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hiltz
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hiltz. In both 2000 and 2010, an overwhelming majority of those bearing the surname identified as White, with a slight increase from 96.13% to 96.24%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races both decreased during this period, by 13.56% and 19.87% respectively. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals with the surname Hiltz who identify as Hispanic saw a significant increase, going from 1.11% in 2000 to 1.66% in 2010, representing a 49.55% change. No individuals with the surname were reported as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.13% | 96.24% | 0.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 1.66% | 49.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 1.21% | -19.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.51% | -13.56% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |