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

Hillerich, 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 Hillerich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hillerich in America

Hillerich is the 72105th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hillerich surname appeared 270 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Hillerich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hillerich 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 Hillerich

The surname Hillerich originated in Germany, with its earliest recordings dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Hillen," meaning "hill" or "small hill," combined with the suffix "-rich," which was commonly used to indicate ownership or possession. As such, the name Hillerich likely referred to someone who resided near or owned a small hill or elevated land.

One of the earliest known references to the name Hillerich can be found in the parish records of Koblenz, a German city situated on the banks of the Rhine River. In 1586, a certain Johann Hillerich was mentioned as a resident of the area. Over the next few centuries, the name appeared in various other German regions, including Bavaria and Saxony.

While the Hillerich name does not seem to be associated with any particularly famous historical figures, it is worth noting that in the mid-19th century, a man named Johann Andreas Hillerich (1805-1873) established a successful woodworking business in the town of Bielefeld, Westphalia. His company specialized in the production of high-quality wooden sports equipment, including baseball bats.

Another notable individual bearing the Hillerich surname was Carl Hillerich (1857-1932), who was born in Bielefeld and later emigrated to the United States in 1880. After settling in Louisville, Kentucky, he joined his cousin's woodworking business, which eventually became known as the Hillerich & Bradsby Company, one of the leading manufacturers of baseball bats and other sports equipment.

Another member of the Hillerich family, Frank Hillerich (1888-1956), played a pivotal role in the company's success. Born in Louisville, he introduced various innovations in bat design and production, contributing significantly to the growth of the business.

In more recent times, Michael Hillerich (1929-2012), a descendant of the original Hillerich family, served as the president of Hillerich & Bradsby Company for several decades, further cementing the family's legacy in the sports equipment industry.

While the Hillerich name may not be as widely recognized as some other German surnames, its history can be traced back to the 16th century and has been associated with skilled woodworkers and entrepreneurs, particularly in the field of sports equipment manufacturing.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hillerich

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

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

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