Explore the Family Name Hovatter
The meaning of Hovatter
Americanized form of German Hochwärter (see Howerter).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hovatter in the United States?
The surname Hovatter has seen a moderate increase in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked as the 31,126th most popular last name, and by 2010, it had risen slightly to the 30,916th spot, representing a 0.67% change. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 705 in 2000 to 752 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 6.67%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped slightly from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,126 | #30,916 | 0.67% |
| Count | 705 | 752 | 6.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hovatter
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Hovatter identify as White, with the percentage remaining relatively stable at 96.31% in 2000 and 96.28% in 2010. The second most common ethnicity is Hispanic, which saw a substantial growth of 15.76%, increasing from 1.84% in 2000 to 2.13% in 2010. The 2010 census also introduced a small percentage (0.80%) of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. Conversely, the category "Two or more races" dropped from 0.85% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.31% | 96.28% | -0.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 2.13% | 15.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.8% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |