Explore the Family Name Hoar
The meaning of Hoar
English (Hampshire): 1. nickname from Middle English hor(e) ‘gray- or white-haired’ (Old English hār). This name has been established in Ireland since the late 13th century and was Gaelicized as de Hóir and de Hóra. 2. habitational name from Ore (Sussex), or else a topographic name for someone who lived ‘(by the) bank’, from Middle English or(e) ‘brink, edge’ (Old English ōra).
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How common is the last name Hoar in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hoar has seen a slight change in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 15,910 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 16,900, reflecting a decrease of 6.22%. Interestingly, while the ranking decreased, the count (or number of people with the surname) increased slightly from 1,678 in 2000 to 1,685 in 2010, a rise of 0.42%. However, when comparing the proportion per 100k individuals, there was a decrease of -8.06% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,910 | #16,900 | -6.22% |
| Count | 1,678 | 1,685 | 0.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.57 | -8.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoar
The ethnicity associated with the surname Hoar has also seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White formed the majority, although this percentage decreased from 97.32% in 2000 to 95.85% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw an increase from 0.66% to 1.19%, reflecting a change of 80.30%. Those identifying as two or more races also grew from 0.89% to 1.36%, a 52.81% change. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 0.72% to 0.95%, a 31.94% rise. There were no reported changes for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.32% | 95.85% | -1.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 1.36% | 52.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.66% | 1.19% | 80.3% |
| Hispanic | 0.72% | 0.95% | 31.94% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |