Explore the Family Name Hites
The meaning of Hites
Americanized form of German Heitz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hites in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hites has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,814th most common surname and by 2010, it had climbed to 21,470th, showing a rise of 1.58%. The count of individuals with the Hites surname also increased during this period from 1,111 to 1,217, marking a 9.54% growth. However, the proportion of people with the Hites surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.41.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,814 | #21,470 | 1.58% |
| Count | 1,111 | 1,217 | 9.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hites
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Hites surname identified as White, although this group saw a slight decrease of 1.53% from 94.96% in 2000 to 93.51% in 2010. The representation of Hispanics within the Hites population almost doubled with a significant 92.22% increase from 0.90% in 2000 to 1.73% in 2010. Similarly, individuals identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races saw increases of 46.11% and 1.96% respectively. No individuals with the Hites surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.96% | 93.51% | -1.53% |
| Black | 1.8% | 2.63% | 46.11% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 1.73% | 92.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.56% | 1.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |