Explore the Family Name Hoelter
The meaning of Hoelter
North German (Hölter): see Holter. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Gerhard.
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How common is the last name Hoelter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hoelter saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 78,549 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had dropped to 89,403, representing a decrease of 13.82% in rank. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 226 to 207 during this period, a decline of 8.41%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Hoelter per 100,000 also fell by 12.5%, from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,549 | #89,403 | -13.82% |
| Count | 226 | 207 | -8.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoelter
When it comes to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Hoelter surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 93.81% in 2000 to 92.75% in 2010. During the same time period, the percentage of folks identifying as Hispanic under this surname dropped significantly by 16%, from 5.75% to 4.83%. There were no reported individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.81% | 92.75% | -1.13% |
| Hispanic | 5.75% | 4.83% | -16% |
| 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% |