Explore the Family Name Hontz
The meaning of Hontz
German: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Hontz in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hontz experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 26,147th most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 28,967th place, representing a decline of 10.79%. The total count of individuals bearing the Hontz surname also dropped from 880 to 820 during this period, marking a 6.82% decrease. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people in the U.S. declined from 0.33 to 0.28, a fall of 15.15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,147 | #28,967 | -10.79% |
| Count | 880 | 820 | -6.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.28 | -15.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hontz
The Decennial U.S. Census provides insights regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Hontz surname. In 2000, nearly all (98.52%) of those with the surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had dipped slightly to 96.71%, a reduction of 1.84%. During the same decade, there was a small, but notable increase in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, from 0% in 2000 to 0.61% and 0.98% respectively in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of individuals reporting two or more ethnicities increased from 0.80% to 1.59%. There were no changes in the percentages of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.52% | 96.71% | -1.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 1.59% | 98.75% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |