Explore the Family Name Hochstein
The meaning of Hochstein
German: topographic name for someone who lived by a high rock or a castle of that name, from Middle High German hōh ‘high’ + stein ‘rock, stone, castle’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Fritz.
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How common is the last name Hochstein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hochstein saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hochstein was ranked as the 24,807th most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 24,890th spot, representing a minor decrease of 0.33%. Despite this drop in ranking, the total count of people with the Hochstein surname actually increased by approximately 6.05%, going from 942 individuals in 2000 to 999 in 2010. However, when measured per 100,000 people, the proportion of individuals carrying the Hochstein surname declined by 2.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,807 | #24,890 | -0.33% |
| Count | 942 | 999 | 6.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.34 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hochstein
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Hochstein surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there are some noteworthy changes between 2000 and 2010. The highest percentage of individuals with the Hochstein name identify as White, although there was a small decrease from 95.86% in 2000 to 94.39% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.59% to 2.80%. Meanwhile, the proportion of Hochsteins identifying as Black decreased from 0.74% to 0.60%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations were negligible or suppressed for privacy both years. Lastly, the proportion of Hochsteins identifying with two or more races increased modestly from 1.17% to 1.30% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.86% | 94.39% | -1.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.8% | 76.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.3% | 11.11% |
| Black | 0.74% | 0.6% | -18.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.64% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |