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

Hoth, 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 Hoth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hoth in America

Hoth is the 26362nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hoth surname appeared 926 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 Hoth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hoth 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 Hoth

The surname HOTH is of German origin, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region of Saxony-Anhalt, specifically in the area around the city of Halle. The name is derived from the Old High German word "hoh," which means "high" or "elevated," possibly referring to a person living on a hill or elevated land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HOTH can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a collection of historical documents from the Principality of Anhalt, dating back to the 12th century. In this document, a certain "Henricus de Hoth" is mentioned, suggesting that the name was already in use by that time.

The name HOTH also appears in the Bräunroder Chronik, a chronicle written in the 15th century by a monk named Heinrich von Bräunrode, who recorded events and notable families in the region. This chronicle mentions a family with the surname HOTH, providing valuable insight into the historical presence of this name in the area.

During the 16th century, a notable figure named Johannes HOTH (1498-1571) gained prominence as a Protestant reformer and theologian. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and played a significant role in the Reformation movement in Germany.

Another notable bearer of the surname HOTH was Michael HOTH (1650-1720), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg. His works, including sacred compositions and organ pieces, were highly regarded during his time.

In the 19th century, a German military officer named Hermann HOTH (1885-1971) gained recognition for his service in both World Wars. He rose to the rank of Generaloberst (Colonel General) in the Wehrmacht during World War II and was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross for his leadership in various campaigns.

The surname HOTH has also been associated with several place names in Germany, such as Hoth (a village in Saxony-Anhalt), Hottingerode (a municipality in Lower Saxony), and Hothe (a former municipality in Thuringia). These place names likely influenced the spelling variations of the surname over time.

While the surname HOTH is not among the most common in Germany, it has a rich history and has been borne by notable individuals throughout the centuries, particularly in the regions of Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hoth

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

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

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