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

Hotz, 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 Hotz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hotz in America

Hotz is the 16265th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hotz surname appeared 1,773 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Hotz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hotz 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 Hotz

The surname Hotz has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Hotz" or "Hütz," which referred to a small hill or mound. This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive term for someone who lived near or on a hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hotz can be found in the medieval German records from the town of Nuremberg, where a Johannes Hotz is mentioned in 1376. This indicates that the name was already established in this region during the Late Middle Ages.

As the name spread across German-speaking areas, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Hotz, Hotze, Hotzmann, and Hotzenplotz. These variations often arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping practices at the time.

The name Hotz also appears to have been associated with certain place names in Germany. For instance, the village of Hützen in the state of Hesse is believed to have derived its name from a similar root, suggesting a potential connection to the surname.

Notable individuals who bore the surname Hotz include Johann Hotz (1575-1645), a German composer and organist from Nuremberg, and Johann Jakob Hotz (1661-1719), a Swiss painter and engraver who worked in Italy and France.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the surname Hotz was Johann Baptist Hotz (1808-1874), an Austrian Catholic theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Tübingen.

Another notable bearer of the name was Hans Hotz (1892-1975), a Swiss architect and urban planner who made significant contributions to the development of modern residential and urban planning in Switzerland.

The surname Hotz can also be found in historical records from other parts of Europe, such as the Netherlands and Switzerland, indicating that it may have been carried by German immigrants to these regions over the centuries.

Overall, the surname Hotz has a rich history rooted in the German language and culture, with its origins dating back to the medieval period. It has been associated with various occupations and professions, from artists and musicians to theologians and architects, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of those who have borne this name throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hotz

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

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

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