Hoptowit
A locational surname referring to someone from a place called Hoptowit.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 171 Americans carry the last name Hoptowit. That puts it at #127,494 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,004,411 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hoptowit surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
171
1 in 2,004,411
Census rank
#127,494
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
134
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 134 bearers of the surname Hoptowit in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 127494th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoptowit, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 68.7%. The next largest groups are White (14.9%) and Two or More Races (7.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hoptowit
The surname HOPTOWIT has its origins in the Germanic regions of central Europe during the early medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old Germanic words "hopt" meaning "hope" and "wit" meaning "wise," suggesting the name may have referred to a person who was known for their wisdom and optimism.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HOPTOWIT can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 10th century. In this manuscript, a landowner named Hoptowit is mentioned as a witness to a property transaction in the year 984.
Another notable reference to the name HOPTOWIT appears in the Acta Sanctorum, a collection of hagiographies (biographies of saints) compiled by Jesuit scholars in the 17th century. This work mentions a monk named Hoptowit who lived in a monastery in the German state of Bavaria during the 12th century.
In the 13th century, a German nobleman named Hoptowit von Ehrenberg is recorded as having participated in the Seventh Crusade to the Holy Land, led by King Louis IX of France. Von Ehrenberg was born in 1215 and died in 1278, and his name is inscribed on a memorial at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
During the Renaissance period, a prominent scholar and humanist named Johannes Hoptowit lived in the city of Nuremberg, Germany. He was born in 1462 and died in 1532, and was known for his contributions to the study of classical literature and philosophy.
In the 18th century, a German composer and musician named Wilhelm Hoptowit gained recognition for his works for the harpsichord and chamber ensemble. He was born in 1730 in the city of Leipzig and died in 1798.
Throughout history, the surname HOPTOWIT has been associated with various regions of central and northern Europe, particularly in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands. While the name has undergone some variations in spelling over time, such as Hoptowhit, Hoptowitt, and Hoptowitz, the core meaning and origins of the name have remained consistent.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hoptowit
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoptowit, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 68.7%. The next largest groups are White (14.9%) and Two or More Races (7.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Hoptowit bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Hoptowit surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- American Indian and Alaska Native68.7%
- White14.9%
- Two or more races7.5%
- Hispanic or Latino6.0%
- Unknown or suppressed3.0%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Hoptowit surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #139,757 | #127,494 | 8.8% |
| Count | 110 | 134 | 21.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.05 | 25.0% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Hoptowit bearers went from 110 to 134 (+21.8% change). The surname moved up 12,263 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,757 to #127,494.
FAQ
Hoptowit surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Hoptowit?
The surname Hoptowit holds position #127,494 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 171 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Hoptowit surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoptowit, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 68.7%. The next largest groups are White (14.9%) and Two or More Races (7.5%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.