Explore the Family Name Hohensee
The meaning of Hohensee
German: habitational name from any of several places so named in Pomerania and East Prussia, or perhaps from Hohenseeden near Magdeburg. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Klaus, Kurt, Reinhard, Volker.
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How common is the last name Hohensee in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hohensee ranked 25,657th in popularity in the year 2000 and improved slightly to 25,572nd by 2010. This represents a marginal increase of 0.33% in its ranking. In terms of count, the number of individuals with this surname rose by 6.87%, from 903 in 2000 to 965 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.33 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,657 | #25,572 | 0.33% |
| Count | 903 | 965 | 6.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hohensee
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hohensee also showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority identified as White (97.01%) which decreased slightly to 94.72% in 2010. There were slight increases in those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.00% to 1.76%) and those claiming two or more races (from 1.00% to 1.87%). The 2010 data also reflected a small percentage (0.83%) identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, not previously recorded in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 94.72% | -2.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.87% | 87% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.76% | 76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |