Explore the Family Name Hitzemann
The meaning of Hitzemann
German: occupational name for a chaser at a hunt, from Middle High German hetzen ‘to chase’ + man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erhardt, Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Hitzemann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hitzemann has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. The surname rose from rank 73154 in 2000 to 70403 in 2010, marking a change of 3.76%. The number of individuals bearing this name also increased by 12.55%, from 247 in 2000 to 278 in 2010. However, the proportion of people with the Hitzemann surname per 100k population remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #70,403 | 3.76% |
| Count | 247 | 278 | 12.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hitzemann
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of those carrying the Hitzemann surname identified as White, with a minor increase from 98.79% in 2000 to 98.92% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Hitzemann surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities during either census year. Likewise, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.79% | 98.92% | 0.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |