Explore the Family Name Hochstadt
The meaning of Hochstadt
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of several places called Hochstadt.
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How common is the last name Hochstadt in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hochstadt decreased slightly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 89,895th most common surname in the United States, but fell to the 94,311th position by 2010, representing a decrease of 4.91%. However, the actual number of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 191 to 194 during this ten-year period, indicating a growth of 1.57%. The proportion of people with the Hochstadt surname per 100,000 residents remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,895 | #94,311 | -4.91% |
| Count | 191 | 194 | 1.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hochstadt
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the Hochstadt surname. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White — 94.76% in 2000 and slightly more at 95.36% in 2010. Additionally, in 2000, 2.62% of individuals with the Hochstadt surname identified with two or more races, but this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.76% | 95.36% | 0.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.62% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |