Explore the Family Name Hohm
The meaning of Hohm
German: possibly a variant of Höhme, a nickname for an unimportant person, from Middle High German ome ‘chaff, negligible entity’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Gottfried, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Hohm in the United States?
The surname 'Hohm' has seen an increase in popularity over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Hohm was ranked 79,958th in popularity among all surnames, with 221 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, the surname had risen to be the 73,666th most popular, representing a change of 7.87%. The count of people with the Hohm surname also increased from 221 in 2000 to 263 in 2010, a growth of 19.0%, and its proportion per 100k people slightly rose by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #73,666 | 7.87% |
| Count | 221 | 263 | 19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hohm
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Hohm surname identified as White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.19% of Hohms identified as White, decreasing slightly to 96.96% in 2010. There were no reported individuals with the Hohm surname identifying as either Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.19% | 96.96% | -1.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |