Explore the Family Name Hostettler
The meaning of Hostettler
Swiss German: topographic name for someone living high on a mountainside, from Middle High German hōh ‘high’ + stat, stete ‘place’ + the diminutive suffix -l + the agent suffix -er. This surname is most common in the canton of Bern. Compare Hochstetler and Hostetler. History: This is the name of a Swiss Mennonite and Amish family, originating from the canton of Bern, Switzerland. Among the Mennonites and Amish in the US it is most commonly found in the forms Hostetler and Hochstetler, and also as Hostetter, Hochstedler, and Hochstettler. Some characteristic forenames: German Phares, Bernhard, Hans, Kurt, Niklaus, Otto.
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How common is the last name Hostettler in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hostettler saw a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 32,567th most common name and moved to 33,941st place in 2010, representing a decrease of 4.22%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased marginally from 665 to 670 during the same period, which is a growth of 0.75%. The proportion of Hostettlers per 100,000 people decreased by 8%, from 0.25 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,567 | #33,941 | -4.22% |
| Count | 665 | 670 | 0.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hostettler
In terms of ethnicity, the census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Hostettler surname identify as White, registering a minor increase from 96.99% in 2000 to 97.01% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 14.29%, from 1.05% to 0.90%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Hostettlers identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 19.33%, moving from 1.50% to 1.79% over the decade. There were no recorded changes in individuals with this surname identifying as Black, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. This ethnic identity data is also based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.99% | 97.01% | 0.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 1.79% | 19.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.05% | 0.9% | -14.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |