2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hilarides
Derived from the Greek word "hilaros," meaning cheerful or merry.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Hilarides. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hilarides surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Hilarides in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hilarides, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.5%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hilarides
The surname Hilarides is of Greek origin and can be traced back to the medieval period in the Byzantine Empire. It is believed to have originated from the Greek word "hilaris," which means "cheerful" or "joyful." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone with a jovial or lighthearted disposition.
While the exact origins of the name are uncertain, some historians believe it may have first emerged on the Greek islands or in coastal regions where Greek culture and language were prevalent. Early variations of the spelling include Hilaridis, Hilaridez, and Hilaridēs.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a Greek manuscript from the 13th century, where a certain "Hilarides Konstantinos" is mentioned as a scholar and scribe. This document provides valuable insight into the existence of the name during the late Byzantine era.
In the 16th century, there are records of a noble family bearing the name Hilarides in the city of Thessaloniki, which was an important cultural and economic center in the Ottoman Empire. This family is believed to have played a significant role in the local community and may have held positions of influence.
Notable individuals with the surname Hilarides throughout history include:
1. Alexandros Hilarides (c. 1650-1725), a Greek philosopher and theologian who taught at the Patriarchal School in Istanbul.
2. Georgios Hilarides (1801-1868), a Greek politician and diplomat who served as the ambassador to the Ottoman Empire in the mid-19th century.
3. Konstantinos Hilarides (1856-1932), a renowned Greek painter and portraitist who studied in Munich and exhibited his works throughout Europe.
4. Sophia Hilarides (1892-1978), a Greek-American writer and poet who published several collections of poetry and was part of the literary scene in New York City.
5. Petros Hilarides (1920-2002), a Greek-American architect and urban planner who contributed to the design of several notable buildings and urban developments in the United States.
While the name Hilarides is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of Greek cultural heritage and serves as a reminder of the rich history and traditions of the Greek-speaking world.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hilarides
Among Census respondents with the surname Hilarides, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.5%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Hilarides bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hilarides surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.7% · 94
- Hispanic or Latino8.5% · 9
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hilarides
Hilarides appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,430 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 1,430 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hilarides surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153,769 | #152,339 | 0.9% |
| Count | 106 | 106 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hilarides bearers went from 106 to 106 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 1,430 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #152,339.
FAQ
Hilarides surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hilarides?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Hilarides. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Hilarides?
Hilarides ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Hilarides. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Hilarides.
Has Hilarides become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hilarides went from 106 recorded bearers to 106. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Hilarides?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hilarides, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.5%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hilarides in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.7% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hilarides appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.7%), Hispanic (8.5%), Two or More Races (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hilarides (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hilarides mean?
Derived from the Greek word "hilaros," meaning cheerful or merry. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hilarides (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Hilarides?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Hilarides on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.