Explore the Family Name Hylan
The meaning of Hylan
English and Irish: variant of Hyland. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hylan in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hylan has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 93,006 in terms of frequency across the country, and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 93,125. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual number of individuals bearing the Hylan surname increased from 183 in 2000 to 197 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 7.65 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,006 | #93,125 | -0.13% |
| Count | 183 | 197 | 7.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hylan
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the surname Hylan identify as White, with 88.83 percent in 2010, down marginally from 89.07 percent in 2000. There were also small increases in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, with the latter increasing from 3.83 percent to 4.06 percent. Interestingly, there was a significant decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, dropping from 2.73 percent to zero. No Hylan identified as Hispanic or of Two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.07% | 88.83% | -0.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 4.57% | 0% |
| Black | 3.83% | 4.06% | 6.01% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.73% | 0% | -100% |