Explore the Family Name Hiss
The meaning of Hiss
1. German: from a short form of the ancient Germanic personal name Hizo, a short form of names with hild ‘fight, battle’ as the first element. 2. South German: variant of Heiss 1.
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How common is the last name Hiss in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Hiss' decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,397 and dropped to 54,418 in 2010, marking a decrease of 34.71%. The number of people carrying the Hiss surname also declined from 510 in 2000 to 379 in 2010, showing a decrease of 25.69%. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 31.58%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,397 | #54,418 | -34.71% |
| Count | 510 | 379 | -25.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.13 | -31.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hiss
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname 'Hiss' also revealed some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both years, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 4.24% from 94.51% in 2000 to 90.50% in 2010. There was a significant increase in the percentage of Hispanic individuals carrying the Hiss surname, jumping from 1.37% in 2000 to 3.69% in 2010, a rise of 169.34%. The proportion of Black individuals increased slightly from 2.55% in 2000 to 2.64% in 2010. A new category appeared in 2010 with 1.58% of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.51% | 90.5% | -4.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 3.69% | 169.34% |
| Black | 2.55% | 2.64% | 3.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |