Explore the Family Name Hohnstein
The meaning of Hohnstein
German: 1. habitational name from a place so named near Dresden. 2. variant of Hohenstein.
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How common is the last name Hohnstein in the United States?
The surname Hohnstein saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, its rank was 56,526, and by 2010 it dropped to 59,603, showing a -5.44% change. Despite this drop, the number of people bearing the name Hohnstein remained relatively stable, with a count of 338 in 2000 and 339 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 15.38%, from 0.13 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #59,603 | -5.44% |
| Count | 338 | 339 | 0.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hohnstein
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Hohnstein identify as White, with a percentage of 94.97 in 2000 which increased slightly to 96.17 in 2010. There was also a small percentage of individuals that identified as belonging to two or more races, with a slight decrease from 1.78 in 2000 to 1.77 in 2010. In 2000, there was a small Hispanic representation at 2.66%, but this reduced to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.97% | 96.17% | 1.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 1.77% | -0.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.66% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |