Explore the Family Name Hilyard
The meaning of Hilyard
English: variant of Hilliard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hilyard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Hilyard" saw a modest rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 22,891 in popularity with 1,044 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had risen to 21,912 with an increase in count to 1,185 people. This represents a change of 4.28 in ranking and an increase of 13.51% in the number of individuals with this surname. The proportion per 100,000 also saw an increase from 0.39 to 0.4 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,891 | #21,912 | 4.28% |
| Count | 1,044 | 1,185 | 13.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.4 | 2.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hilyard
In terms of ethnicity, the decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the Hilyard surname was predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity in both 2000 and 2010, accounting for 88.03% and 88.52% of the total respectively. The second largest ethnic group was Black, constituting 5.46% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 5.15% in 2010. Hispanic representation also decreased from 2.97% to 2.78%. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as two or more races increased from 1.92% to 2.11%. Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories saw decreases with -12.50% and -11.94% changes respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.03% | 88.52% | 0.56% |
| Black | 5.46% | 5.15% | -5.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.97% | 2.78% | -6.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 2.11% | 9.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.96% | 0.84% | -12.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.67% | 0.59% | -11.94% |