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

Hilliman, 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 Hilliman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hilliman in America

Hilliman is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hilliman surname appeared 126 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 Hilliman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hilliman 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 Hilliman

The surname HILLIMAN has its origins in England, specifically in the southern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century. The name is derived from the Old English words "hyll" and "mann," which translate to "hill" and "man," respectively. This suggests that the original bearers of the surname were individuals who resided near or on a hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HILLIMAN can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex, dated 1524, where it appears as "Hyllyman." This spelling variation highlights the fluid nature of surnames during that era, as they were often spelled phonetically and subject to regional variations.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name HILLIMAN was Richard Hilliman, born in 1562 in Lewes, Sussex. He was a prominent merchant and trader who participated in the burgeoning wool trade between England and the Netherlands.

The HILLIMAN name also surfaced in various historical documents, such as parish records and court rolls. For instance, in the Gloucestershire Parish Records of 1619, there is an entry for the marriage of John Hilliman and Elizabeth Weston.

During the 17th century, the HILLIMAN surname became more widespread, with several individuals making their mark in various fields. One notable bearer was William Hilliman (1621-1679), a respected scholar and theologian who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Taunton, Somerset.

In the 18th century, the name HILLIMAN continued to be found across different regions of England. Of particular note is Samuel Hilliman (1746-1819), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Exchange and the East India House.

As the centuries progressed, the HILLIMAN surname spread to other parts of the world through emigration. For instance, in the 19th century, a family by the name of HILLIMAN settled in the United States, with records indicating their presence in the state of Pennsylvania.

Throughout history, the HILLIMAN surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, from merchants and traders to scholars, architects, and more. While not a particularly common surname, it has left its mark in the annals of history, reflecting the diverse narratives and experiences of those who bore it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hilliman

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

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

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