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

Hiles, 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 Hiles surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hiles in America

Hiles is the 8356th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hiles surname appeared 3,962 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Hiles.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hiles 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 Hiles

The surname HILES originated in England during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "hil," meaning a hill or a mound. The name likely referred to someone who lived near a hill or a ridge.

The earliest known record of the HILES surname dates back to the 13th century in the county of Dorset, where it was spelled as "Hyles." This spelling variation was common in those times due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a collection of administrative records from the reign of King Edward I, there is a mention of a person named "Reginald de la Hyle," which is believed to be an early reference to the HILES surname.

During the 14th century, the HILES surname appeared in various historical documents and records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where a "John atte Hule" was listed.

One of the earliest known bearers of the HILES surname was Sir Robert Hilles, who lived in the 15th century and served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1472. He was a prominent merchant and played a significant role in the city's affairs during his tenure.

Another notable individual with the HILES surname was Richard Hilles, a 16th-century English merchant and diplomat. He was born in Middlesex around 1516 and served as a member of the Muscovy Company, which was involved in trade with Russia.

In the 17th century, the HILES surname was associated with the village of Hiles in Gloucestershire, which likely influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name in that region.

John Hiles, born in 1609 in Dorset, was a renowned English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works and served as the rector of Faringdon in Berkshire.

Thomas Hiles, born in 1662 in Somerset, was a notable architect and surveyor who designed several churches and public buildings in the south of England during the late 17th and early 18th centuries.

Over the centuries, the HILES surname has been found in various parts of England, particularly in the southern and western regions, where it has a strong historical presence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hiles

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

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 Hiles 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 Hiles 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 Hiles was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Hiles, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!