2000
#130,443
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hohstadt
A name originating from a place called Hohstadt in Germany or Austria.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 111 Americans carry the last name Hohstadt. That puts it at #156,449 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,087,877 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hohstadt 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
111
1 in 3,087,877
Census rank
#156,449
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
97
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 97 bearers of the surname Hohstadt in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156449th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hohstadt, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hohstadt
The surname HOHSTADT is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. It is derived from the German words "hoh" meaning "high" and "stadt" meaning "town" or "city." This suggests that the name may have originated from an elevated town or a settlement located on higher ground.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the HOHSTADT surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from the 12th century. This reference indicates that the name was already in use during the High Middle Ages, likely associated with a specific place or region.
In the 15th century, the HOHSTADT surname appeared in the records of the city of Nuremberg, where a notable family bearing this name resided. Johann HOHSTADT (1420-1498) was a respected merchant and guild member, contributing significantly to the city's economic and social fabric.
During the Renaissance period, the HOHSTADT family extended its influence to other parts of Germany. Hildegard HOHSTADT (1512-1578), a renowned scholar and humanist, gained recognition for her work in the field of philosophy and theology.
In the 17th century, the HOHSTADT name found its way into the annals of military history. Friedrich HOHSTADT (1625-1698) was a skilled strategist and commander who served in the Thirty Years' War, playing a pivotal role in several decisive battles.
Another notable figure with this surname was the artist and engraver, Christoph HOHSTADT (1678-1744), whose intricate etchings and woodcuts captured the essence of German baroque art.
The HOHSTADT surname has also been associated with various place names throughout its history. For example, the town of Hohenstadt in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, likely derived its name from the same linguistic roots as the surname, reflecting the elevated location of the settlement.
While the HOHSTADT surname has its origins in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, detailed historical accounts and records from other regions are scarce, as the focus of this report is primarily on the surname's German heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hohstadt
Among Census respondents with the surname Hohstadt, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Hohstadt 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 Hohstadt surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.9% · 94
- Two or more races3.1% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hohstadt
Hohstadt 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
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-8 bearers (-6.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,810 places
2020
#156,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 97
-15 bearers (-13.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 9,196 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #130,443 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.7%) | Down 16,810 places |
| 2020 | #156,449 | 97 | 0.03 | -15 bearers (-13.4%) | Down 9,196 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 Hohstadt 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 | #147,253 | #156,449 | -6.2% |
| Count | 112 | 97 | -13.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -18.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hohstadt bearers went from 112 to 97 (-13.4% change). The surname moved down 9,196 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #156,449.
FAQ
Hohstadt surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hohstadt?
Name Census estimates that about 111 living Americans carry the surname Hohstadt. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,087,877 residents.
How common is Hohstadt?
Hohstadt ranks #156,449 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 97 people with the surname Hohstadt. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (111), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Hohstadt.
Has Hohstadt become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hohstadt went from 112 recorded bearers to 97. That is a decrease of 15 (-13.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #156,449.
What does the Census say about the background of Hohstadt?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hohstadt, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.1%). 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 Hohstadt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.9% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hohstadt appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.9%), Two or More Races (3.1%). 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 Hohstadt (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 Hohstadt mean?
A name originating from a place called Hohstadt in Germany or Austria. 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 Hohstadt (0.03 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 have the last name Hohstadt?
Find out how many people have the last name Hohstadt on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.