Explore the Family Name Hottel
The meaning of Hottel
German: habitational name from Hotteln near Hildesheim.
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How common is the last name Hottel in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hottel has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 35,053 nationwide and by 2010 it had fallen to 35,582, representing a 1.51% decline. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 609 in 2000 to 632 in 2010, a growth rate of 3.78%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Hottel surname decreased by 8.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,053 | #35,582 | -1.51% |
| Count | 609 | 632 | 3.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hottel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data presents an interesting shift. While the majority of individuals with the Hottel surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, there was a small decrease in this group, falling from 97.54% to 94.62%. This change may be attributed to increases in other ethnicities. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0 in 2000 to 1.58% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of those reporting as Hispanic rose from 0.99% to 1.74%, a substantial increase of 75.76%. Those identifying with two or more races also saw a significant increase from 0.82% in 2000 to 1.58% in 2010. There was no change in the number of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.54% | 94.62% | -2.99% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 1.74% | 75.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 1.58% | 92.68% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |