Explore the Family Name Hotten
The meaning of Hotten
1. English (mainly Cornwall): unexplained. 2. German (mainly Hötten): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hotten in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hotten has seen a marginal decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 136,783 but dropped to 149,395 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 9.22%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this last name also fell slightly from 113 in 2000 to 110 in 2010, a reduction of 2.65%. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with the Hotten surname per 100k people remained consistent at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #136,783 | #149,395 | -9.22% |
| Count | 113 | 110 | -2.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hotten
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hotten as per the Decennial U.S. Census showed some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of white individuals with this surname decreased from 78.76% to 70.91%, marking a change of -9.97%. Meanwhile, the surname saw an increase in its association with the Hispanic and Black communities. The percentage of Hispanics with this surname rose from 4.42% to 6.36%, and for Black individuals, it climbed from 16.81% to 21.82%. No data was available or applicable for the categories Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, and there were no individuals identified as being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.76% | 70.91% | -9.97% |
| Black | 16.81% | 21.82% | 29.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.42% | 6.36% | 43.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |