Explore the Family Name De Hoyos
The meaning of De Hoyos
Spanish: habitational name, formed with the preposition de ‘from’, for someone from any of the places called Hoyos (see Hoyos). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Carlos, Jesus, Arturo, Manuel, Mario, Luis, Ruben, Armando, Juanita, Raul.
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How common is the last name De Hoyos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname De Hoyos has grown in popularity over a decade. In 2000, this surname ranked 8,524th and increased to 7,478th by 2010, marking a rise of 12.27%. The count of people bearing this surname also grew from 3,560 in 2000 to 4,455 in 2010, a significant increase of 25.14%. Also, for every 100,000 people, 1.32 had this surname in 2000, a figure that rose to 1.51 in 2010, showing an expansion of 14.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,524 | #7,478 | 12.27% |
| Count | 3,560 | 4,455 | 25.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.32 | 1.51 | 14.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Hoyos
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname De Hoyos identify as Hispanic. This group made up 92.58% of the total in 2000 and fell slightly to 92.32% in 2010, a marginal decline of 0.28%. Those identifying as white constituted 6.35% in 2000, growing to 6.69% in 2010, a 5.35% increase. Black individuals represented a small percentage, growing from 0.34% in 2000 to 0.36% in 2010, a rise of 5.88%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw substantial growth, increasing from 0.14% in 2000 to 0.31% in 2010, a surge of 121.43%. However, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or with two or more races were not recorded in 2010, suggesting a possible suppression of this data for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.58% | 92.32% | -0.28% |
| White | 6.35% | 6.69% | 5.35% |
| Black | 0.34% | 0.36% | 5.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.14% | 0.31% | 121.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.39% | 0% | 0% |