Explore the Family Name Hochschild
The meaning of Hochschild
German: nickname for a fighter or soldier, a variant of Hauschild (see Hauschild). Hoch reflects a Frankish dialect form of hauen ‘to hit’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hochschild in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hochschild has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it held the rank of 64,385 and by 2010 it had slipped to 67,747, showing a 5.22% drop. However, the number of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 289 in 2000 to 291 in 2010, marking a 0.69% rise. The proportion per 100,000 people also slightly decreased from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, experiencing a 9.09% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #67,747 | -5.22% |
| Count | 289 | 291 | 0.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hochschild
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of people with the Hochschild surname identified as White, though the percentage dropped from 96.19% in 2000 to 94.85% in 2010. The amount of individuals identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 27.69%, rising from 2.42% in 2000 to 3.09% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.19% | 94.85% | -1.39% |
| Two or More Races | 2.42% | 3.09% | 27.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |