Explore the Family Name Hochstatter
The meaning of Hochstatter
German (also Hochstätter): habitational name for someone from a place called Hochstadt, or a topographic name for someone who lived in a high location, from Middle High German hōh + stat ‘place, location’ + the agent suffix -er.
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How common is the last name Hochstatter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hochstatter has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Hochstatter surname ranked 46,758 in popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 50,851, marking an 8.75% drop. The count of individuals with the Hochstatter surname also decreased from 428 in 2000 to 410 in 2010, a 4.21% decline. Consequently, the proportion of Hochstatters per 100k fell by 12.5%, from 0.16 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,758 | #50,851 | -8.75% |
| Count | 428 | 410 | -4.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hochstatter
In terms of ethnic identity, Hochstatters are predominantly White according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.13% identified as White, although this percentage dipped slightly to 96.83% by 2010. The Hispanic segment of the Hochstatter population saw a notable increase, rising from 1.40% in 2000 to 1.71% in 2010—a growth of 22.14%. There was no recorded change during this period for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.13% | 96.83% | -1.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 1.71% | 22.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |