Explore the Family Name Hoheisel
The meaning of Hoheisel
German: topographic name from Middle High German hōch ‘high’ + a diminutive of Middle High German hūs ‘house’. Some characteristic forenames: German Dietmar, Franziska.
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How common is the last name Hoheisel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hoheisel has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 44,350th most common surname, and by 2010 it moved up to the 42,455th spot, marking a 4.27% climb. During this same period, the number of individuals with the Hoheisel surname also increased by 11.82%, going from 457 in 2000 to 511 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people in the population remained steady at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,350 | #42,455 | 4.27% |
| Count | 457 | 511 | 11.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoheisel
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data for the surname Hoheisel shows that it's primarily associated with individuals of White ethnic identity, with a minor decrease from 97.59% in 2000 to 96.09% in 2010. Notably, there was no recorded association with the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010. However, a new association appeared in 2010 with American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity. The representation of those identifying as two or more races slightly decreased over the decade, dropping by 10.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 96.09% | -1.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.37% | -10.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |