Explore the Family Name Hittner
The meaning of Hittner
Americanized form of German Hüttner (see Huettner).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hittner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hittner has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 47,210th most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 52,037th. This represents a decrease of 10.22%. In terms of total count, there were 423 individuals with the surname Hittner in 2000, falling to 399 in 2010, a decrease of 5.67%. The proportion of people named Hittner for every 100,000 individuals also decreased from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010, marking a drop of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,210 | #52,037 | -10.22% |
| Count | 423 | 399 | -5.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hittner
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Hittner identify as White, with 96.69% in 2000 and a slight increase to 96.74% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. There was some representation in the Hispanic category, with 1.18% identifying as such in 2000 and increasing to 2.01% in 2010, which marks a 70.34% change. In 2000, 1.18% identified as being of two or more races, however, this number was suppressed in the 2010 data for privacy reasons. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 96.74% | 0.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 2.01% | 70.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |