2010
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lhote
A surname derived from a French word meaning "innkeeper" or "tavern keeper".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Lhote. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lhote 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Lhote in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lhote, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.4%) and Hispanic (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lhote
The surname LHOTE has its origins in France, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "hôte," meaning "host" or "innkeeper." The name was likely adopted by individuals who worked as innkeepers or owned inns along major travel routes.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LHOTE can be found in the Livre des métiers, a document compiled in Paris in the 13th century. This document listed various professions and trades, including individuals with the surname LHOTE, who were recognized as innkeepers in the city.
During the Middle Ages, inns played a vital role in facilitating travel and commerce. Innkeepers were responsible for providing lodging, food, and refreshments to travelers, merchants, and pilgrims. As a result, the LHOTE name became associated with hospitality and service.
The name LHOTE also appears in several historical records from different regions of France. For instance, in the 14th century, a man named Jean LHOTE was documented as a prominent innkeeper in the town of Chartres, located in northern France.
Another notable individual with the surname LHOTE was André LHOTE, a French sculptor and painter who lived from 1885 to 1962. He was a prominent figure in the Cubist movement and is renowned for his contributions to modern art.
In the realm of literature, Jean LHOTE (1617-1694) was a French playwright and poet who earned recognition for his works, including tragedies and comedies performed in the renowned theaters of Paris.
Moving into the 19th century, Édouard LHOTE (1829-1888) was a French architect best known for his work on the restoration of several historical buildings, including the Château de Vincennes and the Basilica of Saint-Denis.
Another notable figure with the surname LHOTE was Henri LHOTE (1903-1991), a French explorer, writer, and archaeologist. He conducted extensive research and expeditions in the Sahara Desert, contributing significantly to the understanding of the region's history and culture.
Throughout its history, the surname LHOTE has been associated with various professions and areas of expertise, from hospitality and service to art, literature, architecture, and exploration. While the name's origins can be traced back to medieval France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, leaving a lasting legacy in various fields.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lhote
Among Census respondents with the surname Lhote, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.4%) and Hispanic (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Lhote 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 Lhote surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.1% · 105
- Two or more races4.4% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lhote
Lhote 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
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-7 bearers (-5.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,191 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.8%) | Down 8,191 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 Lhote 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 | #138,304 | #146,495 | -5.9% |
| Count | 121 | 114 | -5.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lhote bearers went from 121 to 114 (-5.8% change). The surname moved down 8,191 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #146,495.
FAQ
Lhote surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lhote?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Lhote. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Lhote?
Lhote ranks #146,495 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 114 people with the surname Lhote. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), 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 Lhote.
Has Lhote become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lhote went from 121 recorded bearers to 114. That is a decrease of 7 (-5.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Lhote?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lhote, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.4%) and Hispanic (2.6%). 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 Lhote in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.1% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lhote appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.1%), Two or More Races (4.4%), Hispanic (2.6%). 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 Lhote (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 Lhote mean?
A surname derived from a French word meaning "innkeeper" or "tavern keeper". 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 Lhote (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 surname Lhote?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.