Explore the Family Name Hovater
The meaning of Hovater
Variant of Hovatter, a surname of German origin (see Howerter).
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How common is the last name Hovater in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hovater saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 43,708th most popular surname, but it fell to the 46,647th spot by 2010, marking a decline of 6.72%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 465 in 2000 to 456 in 2010, representing a 1.94% reduction. The proportion per 100,000 people with this name dropped by 11.76%, further indicating its declining popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,708 | #46,647 | -6.72% |
| Count | 465 | 456 | -1.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hovater
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that those with the surname Hovater are predominantly identified as White, though there has been a slight decrease from 97.85% in 2000 to 96.93% in 2010. The data indicates no change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities, remaining at 0.00% during the two census years. The Hispanic identity experienced a minor increase from 1.08% in 2000 to 1.32% in 2010, marking a 22.22% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.85% | 96.93% | -0.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 1.32% | 22.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |