2000
#128,797
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Hotsinpiller
A surname potentially derived from a literal description or occupational reference related to pills or medicine.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Hotsinpiller. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hotsinpiller 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Hotsinpiller in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hotsinpiller, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.2%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hotsinpiller
The surname HOTSINPILLER is believed to have originated in Germany in the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German words "hots" meaning hot and "piller" meaning pill or tablet, potentially referring to an occupation or trade related to the production or distribution of medicinal pills or remedies.
The earliest known record of the name HOTSINPILLER can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, dating back to 1543. It appears that a man named Hans HOTSINPILLER was listed as a resident of the city and worked as an apothecary, lending credence to the theory that the name was associated with the medical or pharmaceutical trade.
In the 17th century, the name HOTSINPILLER appears in various documents and records across various German states and principalities. Notable examples include Johann HOTSINPILLER (1612-1689), a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Hamburg, and Gertrude HOTSINPILLER (1631-1701), a renowned midwife and herbalist in the town of Heidelberg.
As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as HOTZENPILLER, HOTZENSPILLER, and HOTZENPILLAR. These variations can be found in historical records from countries like France, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, suggesting that families with this surname may have migrated or established roots in these regions.
One of the earliest known instances of the HOTSINPILLER name in English-speaking regions can be traced back to the late 18th century, when a man named Friedrich HOTSINPILLER (1758-1832) emigrated from Germany to the United States and settled in Pennsylvania. He is considered one of the earliest recorded bearers of the name in North America.
Another notable figure with the HOTSINPILLER surname was Karl HOTSINPILLER (1821-1892), a German-born philosopher and academic who taught at various universities in Europe and published several influential works on ethics and metaphysics.
While the name HOTSINPILLER is not as common today as it once was, it has left its mark on history, particularly in areas related to medicine, commerce, and academia. Despite its unique origins and evolution, the surname remains a testament to the rich cultural diversity and heritage of European surnames.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hotsinpiller
Among Census respondents with the surname Hotsinpiller, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.2%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Hotsinpiller 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 Hotsinpiller surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.1% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino9.2% · 10
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hotsinpiller
Hotsinpiller 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
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-16 bearers (-13.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 24,972 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+3 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,564 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #128,797 | 122 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-13.1%) | Down 24,972 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.8%) | Up 3,564 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 Hotsinpiller 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 | #153,769 | #150,205 | 2.3% |
| Count | 106 | 109 | 2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hotsinpiller bearers went from 106 to 109 (+2.8% change). The surname moved up 3,564 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #150,205.
FAQ
Hotsinpiller surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hotsinpiller?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Hotsinpiller. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Hotsinpiller?
Hotsinpiller ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 109 people with the surname Hotsinpiller. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Hotsinpiller.
Has Hotsinpiller become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hotsinpiller went from 106 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 3 (+2.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Hotsinpiller?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hotsinpiller, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.2%) and Black (0.9%). 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 Hotsinpiller in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.1% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hotsinpiller appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.1%), Hispanic (9.2%), Black (0.9%). 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 Hotsinpiller (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 Hotsinpiller mean?
A surname potentially derived from a literal description or occupational reference related to pills or medicine. 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 Hotsinpiller (0.04 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 Hotsinpiller?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Hotsinpiller? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.