Explore the Family Name Hochgesang
The meaning of Hochgesang
German: 1. nickname meaning ‘song of praise’ (compare Hosang). 2. possibly also a topographic name for someone who lived in a high forest clearing made by burning, from Middle High German hōhe ‘high’ + gesang, collective noun from sengen ‘to burn’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hochgesang in the United States?
The surname Hochgesang, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 70,052nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 79,075th spot, marking a decrease of 12.88%. The count of people with this surname also declined from 261 to 241 during this period, a decline of 7.66%. Consequently, the proportion of Hochgesang per 100,000 people reduced by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #79,075 | -12.88% |
| Count | 261 | 241 | -7.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hochgesang
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the Hochgesang surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is overwhelmingly identified as White, albeit with a slight decrease over the decade. In 2000, 99.62% of individuals with this surname identified as White, dropping marginally to 97.93% in 2010. This represents a change of -1.70%. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year. While there was no one identifying as Black in 2000, there was a small representation in 2010, however the exact figure was suppressed for privacy reasons. No individuals reported having two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.62% | 97.93% | -1.7% |
| 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% |