Explore the Family Name Hissong
The meaning of Hissong
Americanized form of German (of French origin) Hussong.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hissong in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hissong saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 24,615 in popularity with 951 instances recorded, while in 2010, it slipped to rank 24,762 with 1,006 counts, marking a growth of 5.78% in the number of people bearing the name but a decrease of 0.6 in the rank. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 2.86 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,615 | #24,762 | -0.6% |
| Count | 951 | 1,006 | 5.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.34 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hissong
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals identified with the Hissong surname are of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 97.58% of Hissongs identified as White, increasing slightly to 98.21% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic experienced a slight decrease from 0.74% in 2000 to 0.70% in 2010. In both years, no Hissongs reported Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native as their ethnicity. A small percentage (0.63%) reported having two or more races in 2000, but this changed to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.58% | 98.21% | 0.65% |
| Hispanic | 0.74% | 0.7% | -5.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.63% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |