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

Hotch, 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 Hotch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hotch in America

Hotch is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hotch surname appeared 119 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Hotch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hotch 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 Hotch

The surname Hotch is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "hocce," which means "a hook" or "a crooked object." This suggests that the name may have initially been given as a descriptive nickname to someone who had a distinctive physical feature, such as a hooked nose or a hunched back.

The earliest known recorded instance of the surname Hotch can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Hocce." This ancient record provides valuable insight into the distribution of surnames in England during the 11th century, indicating that the name was present in various regions of the country.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Hotch was Robert Hotch, who lived in Oxfordshire in the late 13th century. Historical records from that time also mention a William Hotch, who resided in Gloucestershire around the same period.

During the 14th century, the surname underwent some variations in spelling, with forms such as "Hotche" and "Hoche" appearing in various records. This was common practice in those times, as standardized spelling was not yet established.

In the 16th century, the name Hotch gained prominence with the birth of Sir Thomas Hotch (1525-1596), a renowned English scholar and philosopher. He was widely celebrated for his contributions to the field of philosophy and his influential writings on ethics and morality.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Hotch was Elizabeth Hotch (1670-1742), a pioneering botanist from Warwickshire. She is credited with the discovery and classification of several plant species native to the British Isles.

The 18th century saw the rise of James Hotch (1725-1802), a prominent industrialist from Lancashire who played a significant role in the development of the textile manufacturing industry in England during the Industrial Revolution.

In the 19th century, the name Hotch appeared in various place names, such as Hotchgate, a small village in Hertfordshire, and Hotchcroft, a hamlet located in Gloucestershire. These place names likely derived from the surname itself, reflecting the influence of families bearing the Hotch name in those areas.

Throughout its history, the surname Hotch has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, contributing to the rich tapestry of English cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hotch

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

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

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