Explore the Family Name Hootman
The meaning of Hootman
Americanized form of Dutch Houtman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hootman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hootman saw a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 27413, but by 2010, it had dropped to 33196. This change represented a decline of 21.1%. The number of individuals with this surname also reduced from 828 in 2000 to 689 in 2010, marking a 16.79% drop. Additionally, the proportion of people named Hootman per 100,000 decreased by 25.81%, moving from 0.31 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,413 | #33,196 | -21.1% |
| Count | 828 | 689 | -16.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.23 | -25.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hootman
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hootman, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ethnicity, the highest percentage was consistently White, with a slight increase from 94.32% in 2000 to 94.78% in 2010. While there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, there was a small representation of 1.31% by 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more ethnicities rose slightly from 1.33% to 1.45%. However, those of Hispanic ethnicity decreased from 1.69% to 1.45%, and those of Black ethnicity significantly dropped from 2.05% to 1.02%. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.32% | 94.78% | 0.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.45% | 9.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 1.45% | -14.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Black | 2.05% | 1.02% | -50.24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |