Explore the Family Name Hobday
The meaning of Hobday
English: apparently meaning ‘Hobb’s dairyman’, from the Middle English personal name Hobbe, a pet form of Robert (see Hobbs) + Middle English daie ‘man in charge of dairy cattle and other farm stock’ (see Day).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hobday in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hobday saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 40,397 in terms of frequency but jumped up to 38,532 in 2010, marking a 4.62% change. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 510 to 574 during the same period, indicating a growth rate of 12.55%. However, when measured in proportion per 100,000 people, the occurrence of the surname remained steady at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,397 | #38,532 | 4.62% |
| Count | 510 | 574 | 12.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hobday
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hobday also showed some variations according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as White dropped slightly from 94.12% in 2000 to 91.64% in 2010. Those identifying as Black or African American saw a small increase from 3.14% to 3.66%. Additionally, individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races increased from 1.18% to 1.74%, showing a significant growth of 47.46%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic remained stable at 1.57%. No data was available for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.12% | 91.64% | -2.63% |
| Black | 3.14% | 3.66% | 16.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.74% | 47.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |