Explore the Family Name Hohenstein
The meaning of Hohenstein
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of various places so named. 2. German: topographic name composed of Middle High German hōhen, an inflected form of hōch ‘high’ + stein ‘rock’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Georg, Hans.
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How common is the last name Hohenstein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hohenstein was ranked 22,258 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 23,283 in 2010, a change of -4.61%. The number of people with this surname increased from 1,081 in 2000 to 1,094 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 1.2%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 7.5%, from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.37 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,258 | #23,283 | -4.61% |
| Count | 1,081 | 1,094 | 1.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.37 | -7.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hohenstein
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities associated with the Hohenstein surname in 2000 or 2010. However, the percentage of people with this surname who identified as Hispanic increased substantially from 1.67% in 2000 to 2.65% in 2010, a rise of 58.68%. Moreover, individuals identifying as two or more races appeared in 2010 accounting for 0.64% of Hohensteins, while those identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.32% in 2000 to 95.89% in 2010, a change of -1.47%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.32% | 95.89% | -1.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 2.65% | 58.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |