2000
#114,166
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 142
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Hohenadel
A surname derived from a place name, possibly indicating origins from a high noble settlement.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 174 Americans carry the last name Hohenadel. That puts it at #120,164 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,969,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hohenadel 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
174
1 in 1,969,853
Census rank
#120,164
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
152
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 152 bearers of the surname Hohenadel in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 120164th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hohenadel, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hohenadel
The surname HOHENADEL is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where the name was first recorded.
HOHENADEL is a compound surname, derived from the German words "hohen" meaning "high" and "adel" meaning "nobility." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a person of high social status or noble lineage.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HOHENADEL can be found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae," a collection of historical documents from the 12th century. The name appears in a charter dated 1174, referring to a landowner named Heinrich von Hohenadel.
During the 13th century, the HOHENADEL family established themselves in the town of Nürnberg, which was an important center of trade and commerce in the Holy Roman Empire. Johannes Hohenadel, a prominent merchant and banker, was born in Nürnberg in 1285 and played a significant role in the city's economic affairs.
In the 15th century, the name HOHENADEL gained further prominence when Konrad Hohenadel (1422-1487) became a renowned scholar and humanist. He was a professor at the University of Leipzig and was renowned for his contributions to the study of classical literature.
Another notable figure bearing the HOHENADEL name was Hans Hohenadel (1538-1612), a skilled architect and engineer. He was responsible for the construction of several important buildings in the city of Dresden, including the Residenzschloss and the Frauenkirche.
In the 18th century, the HOHENADEL family produced a distinguished military officer, Friedrich von Hohenadel (1712-1787). He served in the Prussian army during the Seven Years' War and was awarded numerous honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
Over the centuries, the HOHENADEL surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Hohenedel, Hohenadl, and Hohennedel. These variations can be found in various historical records and documents across different regions of Germany.
While the HOHENADEL name has been associated with notable individuals throughout history, it has also been carried by countless ordinary people who contributed to the rich tapestry of German culture and society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hohenadel
Among Census respondents with the surname Hohenadel, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Hohenadel 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 Hohenadel surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.3% · 151
- Hispanic or Latino0.7% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hohenadel
Hohenadel 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
#109,758
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 161
+19 bearers (+13.4%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 4,408 places
2020
#120,164
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 152
-9 bearers (-5.6%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 10,406 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #114,166 | 142 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #109,758 | 161 | 0.05 | +19 bearers (+13.4%) | Up 4,408 places |
| 2020 | #120,164 | 152 | 0.05 | -9 bearers (-5.6%) | Down 10,406 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 Hohenadel 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 | #109,758 | #120,164 | -9.5% |
| Count | 161 | 152 | -5.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | 1.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hohenadel bearers went from 161 to 152 (-5.6% change). The surname moved down 10,406 positions in the national ranking, going from #109,758 to #120,164.
FAQ
Hohenadel surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hohenadel?
Name Census estimates that about 174 living Americans carry the surname Hohenadel. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,969,853 residents.
How common is Hohenadel?
Hohenadel ranks #120,164 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 152 people with the surname Hohenadel. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (174), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Hohenadel.
Has Hohenadel become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hohenadel went from 161 recorded bearers to 152. That is a decrease of 9 (-5.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #109,758 to #120,164.
What does the Census say about the background of Hohenadel?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hohenadel, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.7%). 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 Hohenadel in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.3% (151 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hohenadel appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.3%), Hispanic (0.7%). 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 Hohenadel (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 Hohenadel mean?
A surname derived from a place name, possibly indicating origins from a high noble settlement. 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 Hohenadel (0.05 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 Americans have the surname Hohenadel?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.