Explore the Family Name Hott
The meaning of Hott
1. North German: possibly a nickname or a metonymic occupational name from Middle Low German hotte ‘coagulated milk, used for making cheese’. 2. South German: probably from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with hut ‘protection, helmet’ (see Hottmann 1). 3. English: metonymic occupational name for a basketmaker, from Middle English hot(t)e, hutte ‘basket, pannier’ (Old French hotte). Compare Bannister.
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How common is the last name Hott in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hott has seen a rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 10,465th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to 10,172nd place, which is a change of approximately 2.8 percent. The count of people with this surname also increased from 2,816 to 3,172 during this period, representing a growth of about 12.64 percent. The proportion of people named Hott per 100,000 also grew by 3.85 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,465 | #10,172 | 2.8% |
| Count | 2,816 | 3,172 | 12.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.04 | 1.08 | 3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hott
The ethnicity associated with the surname Hott also changed significantly between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority of those with the surname identified as White (92.43 percent in 2010, down slightly from 93.29 percent in 2000), there were notable increases in other ethnic identities. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose dramatically, from 0.18 percent to 0.44 percent, marking an impressive 144.44 percent change. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic also increased by 60.48 percent. However, the representation of individuals who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 73.17 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.29% | 92.43% | -0.92% |
| Black | 3.59% | 3.56% | -0.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 1.99% | 60.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 1.36% | 52.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.18% | 0.44% | 144.44% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.82% | 0.22% | -73.17% |