Explore the Family Name Hotz
The meaning of Hotz
1. South German and Swiss German: from thieves’ cant for a peasant or farmer, which in turn derives from an ancient Germanic personal name, Hugizo or Huzo, pet forms of a compound name formed with hug- as the first element (see, for example, Hubert, Hugh). 2. South German: possibly a nickname from Middle High German hotzen ‘to run swiftly’.
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How common is the last name Hotz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hotz has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 14,491st most common surname in the U.S., with 1,887 individuals carrying it. By 2010, its rank had slipped to 16,265th, with a count of 1,773 people. This represents a change of -12.24% in rank and -6.04% in count over the decade. The proportion of people with the surname per 100k also dropped by 14.29%, from 0.7 in 2000 to 0.6 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,491 | #16,265 | -12.24% |
| Count | 1,887 | 1,773 | -6.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.6 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hotz
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hotz, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly identified as White, with a very minor decrease from 96.18% in 2000 to 96.05% in 2010. Small percentages of the Hotz surname are associated with Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic ethnicities, both of which saw slight increases over the decade (16.98% and 20.75% respectively). The percentage identifying as two or more races decreased by 46.46%. There were no recorded instances of the Hotz surname among Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.18% | 96.05% | -0.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 1.92% | 20.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 0.68% | -46.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.62% | 16.98% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |