Explore the Family Name Hostutler
The meaning of Hostutler
Americanized form of Swiss German Hochstaettler (see Hochstetler) or Hostettler or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. Compare Hostetler.
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How common is the last name Hostutler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Hostutler" has increased over time. In 2000, Hostutler ranked as the 60,230th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 54,418th position, showing a positive change of 9.65%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also saw a significant increase, rising from 313 in 2000 to 379 in 2010, which represents a growth rate of 21.09%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Hostutler per 100,000 population rose slightly from 0.12 to 0.13, marking an 8.33% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #54,418 | 9.65% |
| Count | 313 | 379 | 21.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hostutler
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname "Hostutler" identify as White. This percentage slightly increased from 97.12% in 2000 to 97.89% in 2010. In 2000, a small percentage (2.24%) identified as belonging to two or more races, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 97.89% | 0.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.24% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |