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

Hothi, 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 Hothi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hothi in America

Hothi is the 69579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hothi surname appeared 282 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 Hothi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hothi 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 Hothi

The surname Hothi has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, tracing back to the Punjab region of modern-day India and Pakistan. The name is believed to have derived from an ancient Sanskrit word, "Hoti," which referred to a particular caste or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Hothi surname can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, which documented the administrative and economic affairs of the empire. This historical record suggests that the Hothi name was associated with certain professions or trades during that era.

As the Punjabi-speaking communities migrated and settled in different parts of the Indian subcontinent, the Hothi name spread across various regions. Some historical records indicate that individuals bearing this surname were prominent figures in the areas of agriculture, trade, and local governance.

One notable figure from history was Bhai Hothi Singh, a revered Sikh warrior and military commander who lived in the late 17th century. He played a significant role in defending the Sikh community against the oppressive Mughal forces of that time.

Another individual of note was Sardar Hothi Singh, a prominent landowner and philanthropist who lived in the 19th century. He was known for his contributions to the development of educational institutions and social welfare initiatives in the Punjab region.

In the early 20th century, Sardar Tara Singh Hothi was a respected political leader and advocate for the rights of the Sikh community. He actively participated in the Indian independence movement and served as a member of the Constituent Assembly that drafted the Constitution of India.

The surname Hothi has also been associated with various place names in the Punjab region, such as Hothi Khurd and Hothi Kalan, which were villages or settlements historically inhabited by individuals bearing this name.

While the Hothi surname has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical records and accounts mentioned here provide insights into the origins and significance of this surname in the context of South Asian history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hothi

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

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

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