2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hottes
A surname of German origin meaning someone who lived in a small house or hut.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Hottes. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hottes 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Hottes in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hottes, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hottes
The surname HOTTES is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Middle High German word "hotte," which referred to a type of basket or bag carried on the back. This connection suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname associated with individuals who worked as porters or carriers, transporting goods in baskets or bags.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname HOTTES can be found in the city of Nuremberg, Germany, in the 14th century. Historical records from this period mention individuals bearing this name, indicating its presence in the region at that time.
In the 16th century, the surname HOTTES appears in various German-language documents and registers, such as parish records and guild rolls. This suggests that the name was well-established and widespread across various regions of Germany.
Notably, the HOTTES surname is mentioned in the "Stammtafeln Württembergischer Geschlechter" (Genealogical Tables of Württemberg Families), a comprehensive genealogical work published in the late 19th century. This reference includes several families bearing the HOTTES name, tracing their lineages back to the 16th and 17th centuries.
One prominent individual with the surname HOTTES was Johann Heinrich Hottes (1661-1738), a German merchant and entrepreneur from the city of Hannover. He established a successful trading company and played a significant role in the economic development of the region.
Another notable figure was Friedrich Wilhelm Hottes (1818-1892), a German educator and author from Saxony. He wrote several books on educational theory and pedagogy, contributing to the advancement of teaching methods in the 19th century.
In the 20th century, the surname HOTTES gained recognition through the work of Charles Frederick Hottes (1865-1934), an American botanist and horticulturist. He authored numerous books on gardening and plant cultivation, including the widely acclaimed "The Book of Shrubs" and "The Book of Trees."
Other individuals with the HOTTES surname who have left their mark include Alfred Carl Hottes (1888-1962), an American plant breeder and nurseryman known for developing several successful cultivars of ornamental plants, and Max Hottes (1879-1942), a German politician and member of the Reichstag during the Weimar Republic.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hottes
Among Census respondents with the surname Hottes, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Hottes 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 Hottes surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.8% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hottes
Hottes appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 51 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 51 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 Hottes 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 | #149,395 | #149,446 | -0.0% |
| Count | 110 | 110 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hottes bearers went from 110 to 110 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 51 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #149,446.
FAQ
Hottes surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hottes?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Hottes. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Hottes?
Hottes ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Hottes. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Hottes.
Has Hottes become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hottes went from 110 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #149,395 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Hottes?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hottes, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Hottes in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.8% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hottes appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.8%), Hispanic (2.7%), Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Hottes (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 Hottes mean?
A surname of German origin meaning someone who lived in a small house or hut. 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 Hottes (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 common is the surname Hottes?
Want to know how many people have the last name Hottes? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.