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

Hitzfeld, 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 Hitzfeld surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hitzfeld in America

Hitzfeld is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hitzfeld surname appeared 101 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 Hitzfeld.

The history of the last name Hitzfeld

The surname Hitzfeld is of German origin and can be traced back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated from a geographical location or a place name, likely a town or village in one of the German-speaking regions. The prefix "Hitz" in the name suggests a possible connection to the German word "Hitze," meaning heat or warmth, indicating that the place of origin may have been known for its hot or warm climate.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Hitzfeld surname can be found in the Deutsches Familiennamen-Buch (German Family Names Book) from the 16th century, where it is mentioned as a surname originating from the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany. This suggests that the name may have initially emerged from a specific location within that region.

In the 17th century, there are records of individuals bearing the Hitzfeld surname in various regions of Germany, including the towns of Mainz and Frankfurt. This indicates that the name had spread beyond its original place of origin by that point.

A notable historical figure with the Hitzfeld surname was Johann Hitzfeld (1670-1732), a German theologian and author who served as a pastor in the city of Nuremberg. His works on religious doctrine and biblical interpretation were widely read during his lifetime.

Another significant individual was Konrad Hitzfeld (1825-1897), a German businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Hitzfeld & Soehne manufacturing company in the city of Stuttgart. His company played a crucial role in the industrialization of the region and contributed to the economic growth of Germany in the late 19th century.

In the 20th century, Otto Hitzfeld (1902-1983) was a prominent German architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin and other cities across Germany. His modernist style and innovative use of materials left a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of the country.

Additionally, the surname Hitzfeld has been associated with various places and locations throughout Germany. For instance, the small town of Hitzfeld in the state of Hesse may have derived its name from the same root as the surname, potentially indicating a connection between the two.

Over the centuries, the Hitzfeld surname has undergone various spellings and variations, such as Hitzfeldt, Hitzfeldt, and Hitzfeldt, reflecting the regional differences in pronunciation and orthography. However, the core elements of the name have remained consistent, reflecting its German heritage and potentially linking it to a specific geographical origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hitzfeld

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

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 Hitzfeld 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.

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 Hitzfeld was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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