Find out how popular the last name Hittner is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Hittner.

Hittner, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Hittner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hittner in America

Hittner is the 52037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hittner surname appeared 399 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Hittner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hittner to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Hittner

The surname Hittner is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, southern Germany, around the 13th century.

The name Hittner is derived from the Old High German word "hittine," which means "from the heath" or "from the moor." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have resided in or near heathlands or moorlands.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Hittner surname can be found in the Bavarian town records from the year 1387, where a certain Heinricus Hittner is listed as a resident. This document provides evidence of the name's existence during the late medieval period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Hittner surname was Johannes Hittner, a Lutheran theologian and reformer born in Nuremberg in 1522. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation, and his writings and sermons contributed to the spread of Lutheran teachings.

During the 17th century, the Hittner family had a presence in the town of Bamberg, located in the northern part of Bavaria. Records from 1672 mention a certain Hans Hittner, a prominent merchant and member of the local guild.

The 18th century saw the birth of Johann Georg Hittner (1718-1789), a German composer and organist from the town of Weimar. He is known for his contributions to the development of the Baroque music tradition in central Germany.

In the 19th century, the Hittner surname gained further recognition with the work of Johann Baptist Hittner (1823-1903), a German architect and sculptor from Munich. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and monuments in the city, including the Neues Rathaus (New Town Hall).

Throughout its history, the Hittner surname has also been associated with various place names and locations within Germany. For instance, the village of Hittenhausen in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate is believed to have derived its name from the Hittner family, who may have been among its earliest settlers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hittner

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Hittner.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Hittner was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Hittner has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Hittner was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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