Explore the Family Name Hoadley
The meaning of Hoadley
English (southeastern): habitational name from East or West Hoathly (Sussex), from Old English hāth ‘heath’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’. See Hoad.
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How common is the last name Hoadley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hoadley has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname dropped from 12,524 to 13,241 during this period, marking a decrease of 5.73%. However, the number of individuals with the Hoadley surname increased slightly from 2,269 in 2000 to 2,306 in 2010, an increase of 1.63%. The proportion of individuals with the Hoadley surname per 100,000 people also fell by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,524 | #13,241 | -5.73% |
| Count | 2,269 | 2,306 | 1.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.84 | 0.78 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoadley
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hoadley underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (93.37% in 2010), this percentage decreased by 2.41% since 2000. In contrast, there was a significant increase in those who identified as Hispanic (from 1.72% in 2000 to 3.38% in 2010) and Black (0.40% in 2000 to 0.87% in 2010). Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or as two or more races also saw increases in their percentages from 2000 to 2010. Conversely, there was a noticeable decrease among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.68% | 93.37% | -2.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 3.38% | 96.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.3% | 39.78% |
| Black | 0.4% | 0.87% | 117.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.74% | 29.82% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.71% | 0.35% | -50.7% |