Find out how popular the last name Hileman is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Hileman.

Hileman, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Hileman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hileman in America

Hileman is the 6977th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hileman surname appeared 4,806 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Hileman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hileman to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Hileman

The surname HILEMAN is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. The name likely originated from the German word "hilleman," which referred to a "hill dweller" or someone who lived on a hill or elevated land.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various German records and documents from the mid-16th century. One notable example is Johann Hileman, a farmer from the village of Weidenberg in Bavaria, who was mentioned in local tax records in 1562.

As German families began to migrate and settle in different parts of Europe and North America, the name HILEMAN spread across various regions. In the 17th century, the name appeared in several Dutch records, suggesting that some Hileman families had moved to the Netherlands during this period.

One of the earliest known references to the name in North America can be found in the records of the German Lutheran Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1746, a Johann Hileman and his family were recorded as members of the congregation, having arrived from the Palatinate region of Germany.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname HILEMAN have achieved notable recognition. Martin Hileman (1783-1857), a German-American farmer and politician, served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in the early 19th century. Johann Hileman (1822-1897), a German-born artist, is renowned for his intricate woodcarvings and religious sculptures.

In the realm of literature, Henry Hileman (1867-1935), an American writer and poet, gained recognition for his works depicting life in rural Pennsylvania. His collection of poetry, "Songs of the Susquehanna," published in 1906, was widely acclaimed.

Another notable figure was Wilhelm Hileman (1901-1976), a German-born architect who emigrated to the United States in the 1920s. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings in New York City, including the Bryant Park Hotel and the Waldorf-Astoria.

The surname HILEMAN has also been associated with various place names throughout history. In Germany, the village of Hilmansau in Bavaria likely derived its name from the Hileman family who resided there. Similarly, in the United States, the town of Hilmanville, Pennsylvania, was named after the Hileman family who were among the earliest settlers in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hileman

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Hileman.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Hileman was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Hileman has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Hileman was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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