Explore the Family Name Hotham
The meaning of Hotham
English (East Yorkshire): habitational name usually from Hotham (East Yorkshire), but occasionally perhaps also from Holtham in Legsby (Lincolnshire). The East Yorkshire placename may derive from Old English hōdum, dative plural form of hōd ‘shelter’, while the origin of the Lincolnshire placename is uncertain. Compare Holtham.
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How common is the last name Hotham in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hotham has seen slight shifts in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 55,376 in popularity and by 2010, it dropped to rank 57,372, indicating a decline of about 3.6%. Despite this drop in ranking, the count of people with the Hotham surname actually increased from 347 to 355, marking an increase of 2.31%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, this surname has become less common over time, with a decrease of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,376 | #57,372 | -3.6% |
| Count | 347 | 355 | 2.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hotham
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals bearing the Hotham surname are predominantly of White ethnicity. The percentage of those identifying as White has slightly increased from 97.69% in 2000 to 98.31% in 2010. There were no reported changes or any significant representation of Hotham bearers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.69% | 98.31% | 0.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |