Explore the Family Name Hobel
The meaning of Hobel
North German (also Höbel): 1. topographic name for someone who lived on a hill, Middle Low German hovel. 2. metonymic occupational name from Middle Low German hovel ‘plane’ denoting a joiner or cabinetmaker.
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How common is the last name Hobel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Hobel" has seen a slight drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname has fallen by 5.53%, from 70,906th place in 2000 to 74,826th place in 2010. However, the total count of individuals with this last name has slightly increased by 0.39%, from 257 people in 2000 to 258 people in 2010. Despite this small increase, the proportion of this surname per 100k has decreased by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #74,826 | -5.53% |
| Count | 257 | 258 | 0.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hobel
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Hobel", the data from the Decennial U.S. Census illustrates that there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010. In both years, there were no recorded instances of this surname among people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The number of those identifying as White decreased slightly by 2.36%, from 98.05% in 2000 to 95.74% in 2010. The percentage of people with this surname who identified with two or more races saw an increase of 19.49%, from 1.95% in 2000 to 2.33% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.05% | 95.74% | -2.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.95% | 2.33% | 19.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |