Explore the Family Name Hochhalter
The meaning of Hochhalter
German: topographic name for someone who lived by a meadow at a high altitude in the mountains, from Middle High German hoch ‘high’ + halte ‘pasture’ + the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant (see Halter). Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Helmuth, Ilse, Konrad, Rainer, Reinhold.
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How common is the last name Hochhalter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hochhalter saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,642nd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it dropped slightly to the 27,604th position, a change of -3.61%. However, the number of people bearing this surname has actually increased during this decade, from 860 to 872 individuals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,642 | #27,604 | -3.61% |
| Count | 860 | 872 | 1.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.3 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hochhalter
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that a majority of individuals with the Hochhalter surname identify as White, accounting for 95.07% of the population in 2010, down slightly from 95.35% in 2000. The second largest group is Hispanic, which grew from 1.74% in 2000 to 2.64% in 2010. The proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and more than one ethnicity decreased over the decade. There were no reported changes in the Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native populations.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.35% | 95.07% | -0.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 2.64% | 51.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.03% | -11.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.16% | 0.57% | -50.86% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.58% | 0% | 0% |