Explore the Family Name Horter
The meaning of Horter
1. South German: variant of Harter 1. 2. German (Hörter): see Hoerter.
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How common is the last name Horter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Horter has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 54,152nd, with 357 individuals bearing this name, representing about 0.13 out of every 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 64,388th, with only 309 individuals carrying the surname, approximately 0.1 out of every 100,000 people. This represents a drop in both rank and count by 18.9% and 13.45% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #64,388 | -18.9% |
| Count | 357 | 309 | -13.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Horter
In terms of ethnic identity, also according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Horter are of White ethnicity. In 2000, around 97.2% identified as White, falling slightly to 96.76% by 2010. The representation of Hispanic ethnicity within those with the Horter surname also fell from 1.96% to 1.62% over the same period. Notably, there was an increase in the Black community, from no recorded instances in 2000 to 1.62% in 2010. There were no changes in the representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 96.76% | -0.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 1.62% | -17.35% |
| Black | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |