Explore the Family Name Hottmann
The meaning of Hottmann
German: 1. probably from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with hut ‘protection, helmet’ (compare German Hut ‘hat’), or an occupational name for a hat maker, from Middle Low German hot ‘hat’. 2. variant of Hott.
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How common is the last name Hottmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Hottmann" saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 118,236th and had 136 bearers in the United States. By 2010, it moved up to rank 115,639 with an increase of 2.2%. The count of individuals bearing the surname increased by 11.03% to 151, although the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #118,236 | #115,639 | 2.2% |
| Count | 136 | 151 | 11.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hottmann
The ethnic identity associated with the Hottmann surname also showed some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While there were no recorded instances of the name among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, there was a significant increase in the percentage who identified as being of two or more races, from 4.41% to 8.61%. The majority of people with the Hottmann surname identified as White, though this decreased slightly from 88.97% in 2000 to 82.78% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic increased their representation from 5.15% to 6.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.97% | 82.78% | -6.96% |
| Two or More Races | 4.41% | 8.61% | 95.24% |
| Hispanic | 5.15% | 6.62% | 28.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |