Explore the Family Name Hotte
The meaning of Hotte
1. French: from hotte, denoting a type of basket carried on the back, hence a nickname or a metonymic occupational name for someone who carried or made these. 2. German (Hötte): variant of Hütte (see Huett 2) or a variant of Hott. History: Pierre Hot/Hotte from Ingouville in Seine-Maritime, France, married Marie Girard in Quebec City, QC, in 1676. Some characteristic forenames: French Lucien, Adelard, Adrien, Jacques, Marcel, Pierrette.
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How common is the last name Hotte in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hotte has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 62,046 in popularity and slightly fell to be ranked 65,424 in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.44 percent. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Hotte marginally increased from 302 in 2000 to 303 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 0.33 percent. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a decline of 9.09 percent, dropping from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #65,424 | -5.44% |
| Count | 302 | 303 | 0.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hotte
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Hotte name identify as White based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. This group saw a minor increase of 0.69 percent — from 96.69 percent in 2000 to 97.36 percent in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed zero representation both in 2000 and 2010. Therefore, no change was observed in these categories over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 97.36% | 0.69% |
| 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% |