Explore the Family Name Hovarter
The meaning of Hovarter
Americanized form of German Hochwärter (see Howerter).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hovarter in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hovarter has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname has improved from 107,565th place in 2000 to 101,247th place in 2010, indicating a positive change of 5.87%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname has increased by 16.34% during this period, from 153 to 178. Despite these changes, the proportion of Hovarters per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #107,565 | #101,247 | 5.87% |
| Count | 153 | 178 | 16.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hovarter
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the Hovarter surname. In 2000, approximately 90.85% of Hovarters identified as white, increasing to 94.94% in 2010. There were no reported Hovarters who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either year. Interestingly, there was a decrease in the percentage of Hovarters identifying as two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native, both categories dropping from 3.92% in 2000 to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.85% | 94.94% | 4.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.92% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.92% | 0% | 0% |