Explore the Family Name Hottinger
The meaning of Hottinger
German: habitational name for someone from Hotting in Bavaria or Hottingen near Waldshut in Baden.
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How common is the last name Hottinger in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Hottinger' has seen a slight decrease over a decade, moving from rank 16,456 in 2000 to 17,419 in 2010, a change of -5.85%. However, the count of individuals with this surname rose marginally from 1,609 to 1,620, indicating a growth rate of 0.68%. The proportion of people named Hottinger per 100,000 also dropped by 8.33%, going from 0.6 in 2000 to 0.55 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,456 | #17,419 | -5.85% |
| Count | 1,609 | 1,620 | 0.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.55 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hottinger
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the surname 'Hottinger' identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 89.87% in 2000 to 88.52% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander Hottingers increased by 38.71%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw an increase of 42.86%. Those identifying as Hispanic also showed a significant increase, up by 75.31%. However, there was a decline in the number of people who identified as being of two or more races, dropping by 11.90%, and Black Hottingers decreased by 0.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.87% | 88.52% | -1.5% |
| Black | 5.97% | 5.93% | -0.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 2.84% | 75.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 1.48% | -11.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.56% | 0.8% | 42.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.31% | 0.43% | 38.71% |