Explore the Family Name Hoard
The meaning of Hoard
English: variant of Heard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoard in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hoard saw a slight decline in its rank from 2000 to 2010, moving down from 7991 to 8299, marking a change of -3.85%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Hoard surname increased from 3836 to 3992, showing an increase of 4.07%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100k, there was a decrease of -4.93%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,991 | #8,299 | -3.85% |
| Count | 3,836 | 3,992 | 4.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.42 | 1.35 | -4.93% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoard
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a diverse range of ethnic identities associated with the Hoard surname. The largest group continues to be White, albeit seeing a slight decrease from 74.74% in 2000 to 73.72% in 2010. Those identifying as Black also slightly decreased from 21.90% to 21.64%. Meanwhile, the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic experienced growth, increasing by 42.86% and 50.00%, respectively. People identifying with two or more races also grew from 1.62% to 1.98%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw the most significant rise, with an increase of 73.91%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.74% | 73.72% | -1.36% |
| Black | 21.9% | 21.64% | -1.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 1.98% | 22.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.95% | 50% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.23% | 0.4% | 73.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.21% | 0.3% | 42.86% |