Explore the Family Name Hiser
The meaning of Hiser
Probably an Americanized form of German Heiser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hiser in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hiser has seen slight fluctuations in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hiser was ranked as the 10,289th most popular surname, and by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 10,440th, representing a decrease of 1.47%. However, the overall count of individuals with the Hiser surname increased by 7.35% during this period, from 2,870 in 2000 to 3,081 in 2010. The proportion of Hiser per 100,000 people also slightly decreased by 1.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,289 | #10,440 | -1.47% |
| Count | 2,870 | 3,081 | 7.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.06 | 1.04 | -1.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hiser
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides an interesting insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hiser. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a significant increase in the number of individuals identifying as having two or more races (78.57%) and Hispanic ethnicity (116.22%). Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as White decreased by 1.70%, and those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw declines of 11.86% and 31.25% respectively. The Asian/Pacific Islander group experienced a minor decrease of 7.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.16% | 93.54% | -1.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 2.4% | 116.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.75% | 78.57% |
| Black | 1.18% | 1.04% | -11.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.77% | 0.71% | -7.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.8% | 0.55% | -31.25% |