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

Hillmon, 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 Hillmon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hillmon in America

Hillmon is the 60960th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hillmon surname appeared 330 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 Hillmon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hillmon 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 Hillmon

The surname Hillmon is believed to have originated in England, with records dating back to the medieval period. It is likely derived from a combination of the Old English words "hyll" meaning hill and "mann" meaning man, essentially referring to a man who lived near or on a hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population conducted during the reign of William the Conqueror. This suggests that the name had already been established in various parts of England by the late 11th century.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name appeared in various forms, such as Hilman, Hylman, and Hyllman, reflecting the diverse regional dialects and spelling variations common at the time. These variations were often influenced by local place names or geographical features associated with the surname's bearers.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Hillmon include Sir Richard Hillmon (1540-1612), a prominent English merchant and landowner who served as Mayor of Bristol in 1590. Another notable figure was John Hillmon (1678-1746), a respected clergyman and author who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Nottinghamshire.

In the 18th century, the surname gained recognition through the works of William Hillmon (1725-1793), a renowned poet and playwright whose works were celebrated for their wit and social commentary. His contemporary, Thomas Hillmon (1733-1809), was a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist who established several charitable foundations in his native Yorkshire.

The 19th century saw the emergence of notable figures such as Sir Edward Hillmon (1819-1892), a distinguished British diplomat who served as the Ambassador to Russia and played a crucial role in fostering diplomatic relations between the two nations. Another significant figure was Mary Hillmon (1845-1920), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, who founded several schools and educational initiatives in London.

While the name Hillmon has its roots in England, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the historical records and notable individuals mentioned above provide insight into the rich heritage and significance of this surname throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hillmon

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

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

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