Explore the Family Name Hoback
The meaning of Hoback
Americanized form of German Hobach, a habitational name from Hohebach near Künzelsau in Baden-Württemberg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoback in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hoback saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 17,556 in terms of commonality, dropping to 19,242 by 2010 which represents a 9.6% decrease. The number of individuals with the Hoback surname also declined from 1,478 in 2000 to 1,409 in 2010, marking a 4.67% reduction. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also fell by 12.73%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,556 | #19,242 | -9.6% |
| Count | 1,478 | 1,409 | -4.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.48 | -12.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoback
In terms of ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Hoback surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 97.70% to 95.60%. During this period, there was a significant increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.54% to 2.41%, a change of 346.30%. Those identifying as two or more races also saw an increase, from 0.74% to 0.92%. However, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during these years. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained relatively steady, with a small increase from 0.41% to 0.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 95.6% | -2.15% |
| Hispanic | 0.54% | 2.41% | 346.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.74% | 0.92% | 24.32% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.41% | 0.43% | 4.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |