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

Hoehn, 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 Hoehn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hoehn in America

Hoehn is the 9301st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hoehn surname appeared 3,499 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Hoehn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hoehn 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 Hoehn

The surname HOEHN is of German origin, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. This name is believed to be derived from the Old German word "hone," which means "rooster" or "cockerel." The earliest documented instances of this surname can be traced back to the 14th century in various regions of Germany.

One of the earliest records of the HOEHN surname can be found in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, located in the German state of Bavaria. In the year 1387, a document mentions a certain "Hans Hoehn," suggesting that the name was already in use during that time.

The HOEHN surname also appeared in several historical manuscripts and records from the 15th and 16th centuries. For instance, in the town of Nuremberg, a merchant named "Konrad Hoehn" was listed in a guild registry from the year 1492.

As the name spread across different regions of Germany, it underwent various spelling variations, such as "Hohn," "Hoen," and "Höhn." These variations were often influenced by local dialects and the preferences of scribes who recorded the name.

During the 17th century, the HOEHN surname gained prominence with the birth of Johann Michael Hoehn (1640-1712), a renowned German composer and organist. He served as the court organist for the Duke of Saxe-Zeitz and composed numerous works for organ and harpsichord.

Another notable figure bearing the HOEHN surname was Friedrich Hoehn (1802-1867), a German politician and lawyer. He served as a member of the Frankfurt Parliament during the revolutionary period of 1848-1849 and played a significant role in the drafting of the Frankfurt Constitution.

In the late 19th century, a German immigrant named Johann Hoehn (1845-1923) made his mark in the United States. He settled in Wisconsin and became a prominent figure in the brewing industry, establishing the Hoehn Brewing Company in La Crosse.

The HOEHN surname also has connections to various place names in Germany, such as Hohnstein, a town in the state of Saxony, and Hohnhorst, a district in the city of Hildesheim, Lower Saxony.

Throughout history, the HOEHN surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including artists, musicians, politicians, and entrepreneurs, reflecting the rich cultural heritage associated with this German name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hoehn

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

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

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