Explore the Family Name Hitzeman
The meaning of Hitzeman
Americanized form of German Hitzemann. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Erwin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hitzeman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hitzeman dropped slightly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 42,830, but by 2010 it had slipped to 45,495, marking a decrease of 6.22%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname declined from 476 in 2000 to 470 in 2010, a slight descent of 1.26%. The proportion per 100k people also fell by 11.11% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,830 | #45,495 | -6.22% |
| Count | 476 | 470 | -1.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hitzeman
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts over the decade. The percentage of people with the Hitzeman surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.47% in 2000. Those reporting two or more races increased notably, up 47.19% from 2.31% in 2000 to 3.40% in 2010. Individuals identifying as White made up the largest portion of those with the Hitzeman surname, at 93.91% in 2000 and rising slightly to 94.04% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased significantly, down 43.92% from 1.89% in 2000 to 1.06% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the Hitzeman surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.91% | 94.04% | 0.14% |
| Two or More Races | 2.31% | 3.4% | 47.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 1.06% | -43.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.47% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |