Explore the Family Name Hoak
The meaning of Hoak
Probably an Americanized form of Dutch Hoek.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoak in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hoak saw a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 17,734th most popular surname in the United States, dropping to 18,660th by 2010, indicating a decrease of 5.22%. However, the actual count of people with this surname slightly increased from 1,457 to 1,474 over the same period, a growth of 1.17%. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 7.41% from 0.54 to 0.5.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,734 | #18,660 | -5.22% |
| Count | 1,457 | 1,474 | 1.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.5 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoak
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides interesting insights into the ethnicity associated with the Hoak surname. While a large majority identified as White, dropping slightly from 96.64% in 2000 to 95.05% in 2010, there were noticeable upswings in other ethnic identity groups. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation within this surname increased by 41.94%, rising from 0.62% to 0.88%. Similarly, people identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.37% to 1.97%, a jump of 43.8%. There was a significant growth in individuals identifying with two or more races, which expanded by 126.09% from 0.69% to 1.56%. No changes were noted among Black and American Indian or Alaskan Native individuals holding this surname during the monitored decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 95.05% | -1.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.97% | 43.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 1.56% | 126.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 0.88% | 41.94% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |