Explore the Family Name Hise
The meaning of Hise
Probably an Americanized form of German Heise or Dutch Heijs (see Heys).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hise in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hise has seen a slight shift in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, this surname was ranked 12,831 in terms of popularity but by 2010, it had fallen to rank 13,727 marking a decrease of 6.98%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Hise surname increased marginally from 2,200 in 2000 to 2,205 in 2010, representing a growth of 0.23%. However, when viewed as a proportion per 100,000 people, there was an 8.54% decrease in the frequency of this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,831 | #13,727 | -6.98% |
| Count | 2,200 | 2,205 | 0.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.82 | 0.75 | -8.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hise
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a nuanced picture for the Hise surname. The largest group identified as White, which decreased slightly from 93.55% in 2000 to 92.93% in 2010. The Hispanic community showed significant growth, increasing from 1.18% in 2000 to 2.09% in 2010, a change of 77.12%. The percentage of Black individuals with the Hise surname decreased by 22.03% over the decade. Both the Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as two or more races saw a small increase, moving up 8.00% and 10.37% respectively. The proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained steady at 0.86% from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.55% | 92.93% | -0.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 2.09% | 77.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 1.81% | 10.37% |
| Black | 2.27% | 1.77% | -22.03% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.86% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.54% | 8% |