Explore the Family Name Hofrichter
The meaning of Hofrichter
German: occupational name for a judge at a princely, territorial or a manor court, Middle High German, Middle Low German hoverihter. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Willi.
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How common is the last name Hofrichter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hofrichter has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,293rd in popularity and by 2010 it had slipped to 65,244th, marking a decline of about 10%. The number of individuals carrying the Hofrichter name also slightly decreased from 319 to 304 during this decade, representing a drop of nearly 5%. Furthermore, its proportion per 100,000 people fell by approximately 17%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #65,244 | -10.04% |
| Count | 319 | 304 | -4.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hofrichter
In terms of ethnic identity, the Hofrichter surname is overwhelmingly associated with people of White ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.43% of people with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 97.04% in 2010. There were no records of individuals with the Hofrichter surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identification within the Hofrichter population, moving from 0% in 2000 to 1.64% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.43% | 97.04% | -1.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| 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% |