Explore the Family Name Hylen
The meaning of Hylen
1. Swedish (Hylén): ornamental name composed of an unexplained first element + the adjectival suffix -én, a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from either of two farms so named, of uncertain etymology. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Knute, Niels, Swen.
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How common is the last name Hylen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hylen experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 85,643 in terms of frequency with a count of 203 people carrying the name, or 0.08 per 100k individuals in the population. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 87,663, reflecting a change of -2.36 percent. However, the actual number of individuals with the Hylen surname increased by 4.43 percent to a count of 212, though the proportion per 100k had decreased by 12.5 percent to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,643 | #87,663 | -2.36% |
| Count | 203 | 212 | 4.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hylen
The ethnicity associated with the surname Hylen remained largely consistent over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The vast majority, over 96 percent, of those bearing the Hylen surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a negligible change of -0.33 percent. In both census years, there were no recorded instances of individuals with the Hylen surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 96.23% | -0.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |