Explore the Family Name Hobkirk
The meaning of Hobkirk
Scottish and English: habitational name from Hobkirk (Roxburghshire), earlier recorded as Hopekirk, from an uncertain initial element + Old Norse kirkja ‘church’.
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How common is the last name Hobkirk in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hobkirk experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hobkirk was ranked as the 82,019th most common surname in the United States. By 2010, it had slipped to 86,314th place, marking a 5.24% decrease. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Hobkirk surname increased slightly from 214 in 2000 to 216 in 2010, representing a 0.93% increase. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 individuals, there was a 12.5% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,019 | #86,314 | -5.24% |
| Count | 214 | 216 | 0.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hobkirk
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Hobkirk surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it's predominantly linked to those identifying as White. In 2000, 99% of people with the Hobkirk surname identified as White, decreasing marginally to 98.61% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname being associated with other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those claiming two or more races during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 98.61% | -0.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |