Explore the Family Name Hochmuth
The meaning of Hochmuth
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a proud or high-spirited person, from Middle High German hōher muot ‘pride, joy’, or later ‘arrogance’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hochmuth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hochmuth ranked 42,529 in popularity in 2000 and slightly dipped down to 43,584 in 2010, a decline of around 2.48%. However, the count of people bearing this surname actually increased from 480 in 2000 to 495 in 2010, marking a growth of 3.13%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by approximately 5.56%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,529 | #43,584 | -2.48% |
| Count | 480 | 495 | 3.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hochmuth
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most individuals with the Hochmuth surname primarily identify as White, with the percentage increasing from 92.92% in 2000 to 93.54% in 2010. The Hispanic representation has seen an increase of 45.60%, moving from 1.25% in 2000 to 1.82% in 2010. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also saw a slight rise of 8.47%. Meanwhile, there was no change observed for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnic identities during this time frame. It's important to note that the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2000 was 1.46%, but this data was suppressed in the 2010 census for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.92% | 93.54% | 0.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.54% | 3.84% | 8.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 1.82% | 45.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |