Explore the Family Name Hilyer
The meaning of Hilyer
English: variant of Hillier.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hilyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hilyer has shown an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 34,856 in popularity and rose to a rank of 32,079 in 2010, marking a growth of 7.97%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 17.29% over the same period, moving from 613 in 2000 to 719 in 2010. This means that per 100,000 people, the proportion of individuals named Hilyer increased by 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,856 | #32,079 | 7.97% |
| Count | 613 | 719 | 17.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.24 | 4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hilyer
When considering ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that majority of those with the Hilyer surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 0.70%. The number of Hilyer's who identify as Hispanic saw an increase of 16.79%, while those identifying as two or more races also saw an increase, moving up by 15.79%. While no individuals with the Hilyer surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, there was a small representation (0.70%) within the Asian/Pacific Islander community in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.11% | 94.44% | -0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 2.28% | 2.64% | 15.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 1.53% | 16.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |