2000
#132,259
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hitzman
A locational surname originating from German place names containing the element "hitz" meaning hot or warm.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Hitzman. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hitzman surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Hitzman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hitzman, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.7%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hitzman
The surname Hitzman originates from Germany, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Hitze," meaning heat or warmth, potentially referring to someone who lived or worked near a forge or furnace.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Hitzman surname can be found in the Palatinate region of Germany, where a Hans Hitzman was mentioned in a local church record from 1582. This region, known for its rich viticultural traditions, may have played a role in the name's association with heat-related activities.
During the 17th century, the Hitzman name appeared in various German historical documents, including land records and tax rolls. Notably, a Johann Hitzman was listed as a landowner in the town of Heidelberg in 1643.
As the Thirty Years' War ravaged central Europe in the early 17th century, many German families, including those bearing the Hitzman surname, sought refuge in neighboring regions and beyond. This diaspora contributed to the name's spread across Europe and eventually to other continents.
One notable bearer of the Hitzman name was Heinrich Hitzman, a German watchmaker who lived in the late 18th century and is credited with several innovative timepiece designs. His work was highly regarded in the horological community of his time.
In the 19th century, the Hitzman surname gained a foothold in the United States, with immigrants from Germany and other European countries settling in various regions. One such individual was Wilhelm Hitzman, born in 1832 in Bavaria, who became a successful farmer and landowner in Ohio after immigrating to America in the 1850s.
Another prominent figure was Anna Hitzman, a German-American educator born in 1865 in Pennsylvania. She was a pioneer in advocating for better educational opportunities for women and played a crucial role in establishing several schools and educational programs in her community.
As the 20th century dawned, the Hitzman name continued to leave its mark across various fields. One notable individual was Ernst Hitzman (1892-1974), a German-born chemist who made significant contributions to the field of polymer chemistry, leading to the development of various synthetic materials and plastics.
Throughout history, the Hitzman surname has been associated with a diverse range of professions and achievements, from skilled craftsmen and landowners to educators, scientists, and artists. Its origins, rooted in the heat and forge of ancient Germany, have given way to a rich tapestry of stories and legacies woven across continents and generations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hitzman
Among Census respondents with the surname Hitzman, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.7%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Hitzman bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hitzman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.5% · 100
- Two or more races4.7% · 5
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hitzman
Hitzman appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+3 bearers (+2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,045 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-14 bearers (-11.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,335 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #132,259 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.5%) | Down 6,045 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-11.6%) | Down 13,335 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hitzman surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #138,304 | #151,639 | -9.6% |
| Count | 121 | 107 | -11.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hitzman bearers went from 121 to 107 (-11.6% change). The surname moved down 13,335 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #151,639.
FAQ
Hitzman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hitzman?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Hitzman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Hitzman?
Hitzman ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Hitzman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Hitzman.
Has Hitzman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hitzman went from 121 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 14 (-11.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Hitzman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hitzman, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.7%) and Black (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hitzman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.5% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hitzman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.5%), Two or More Races (4.7%), Black (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hitzman (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hitzman mean?
A locational surname originating from German place names containing the element "hitz" meaning hot or warm. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hitzman (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Hitzman?
Want to know how many people are called Hitzman? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.