Explore the Family Name Hatzenbuhler
The meaning of Hatzenbuhler
German (Hatzenbühler): habitational name for someone from a place called Hatzenbühl, for example in Rhineland-Palatinate.
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How common is the last name Hatzenbuhler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hatzenbuhler saw an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname rose from 65,492 in 2000 to 63,698 in 2010, indicating a positive change of 2.74 percent. As for the count, there was a 10.6 percent growth with numbers increasing from 283 to 313 in a decade. The proportion per 100k also experienced a boost of 10 percent as it went from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #63,698 | 2.74% |
| Count | 283 | 313 | 10.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hatzenbuhler
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Hatzenbuhler surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this demographic, dropping from 96.11 percent to 93.61 percent over the decade. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 1.77 percent to 3.19 percent, marking an 80.23 percent surge. Additionally, while the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at zero, there was a new emergence of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.11% | 93.61% | -2.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 3.19% | 80.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |