Explore the Family Name Hochheiser
The meaning of Hochheiser
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Hochhauser. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chaskel. German Inge.
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How common is the last name Hochheiser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hochheiser showed a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the Hochheiser name ranked 102,173rd in terms of commonality, and by 2010, it had risen to the 101,247th position. This represents a 0.91% shift upwards. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 163 in 2000 to 178 in 2010, marking a 9.2% increase. However, the proportion of people with the Hochheiser surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.06 for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #102,173 | #101,247 | 0.91% |
| Count | 163 | 178 | 9.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hochheiser
Examining the ethnic identity of those bearing the Hochheiser surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identified as White. In 2000, a significant 98.77% associated themselves with this ethnicity, and that figure rose slightly to 99.44% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, no one reported having two or more ethnicities. Please note that any suppressed data (S) is due to privacy protection measures ensuring individuals cannot be specifically identified.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.77% | 99.44% | 0.68% |
| 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% |