Explore the Family Name Hobler
The meaning of Hobler
German: variant of Höber ‘lifter of heavy loads’ (see Hober), with intrusive diminutive -l-.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hobler in the United States?
The surname Hobler's popularity in the United States, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decline over the years. In 2000, Hobler ranked as the 80,502nd most common surname and was held by 219 individuals. By 2010, the name had dropped to the 94,311th spot with only 194 bearers, marking an overall decrease of 17.15% in rank and an 11.42% drop in count. The proportion of individuals bearing the Hobler surname per 100,000 also fell from 0.08 to 0.07, signifying a 12.5% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,502 | #94,311 | -17.15% |
| Count | 219 | 194 | -11.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hobler
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hobler, Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly tied to White ethnicity. In 2000, 92.24% of Hlobers identified as White and this increased by 1.7% to 93.81% in 2010. A small percentage of individuals with the Hobler surname identified as Hispanic, although this group saw a significant decrease from 5.94% to 2.58% during the same period. Interestingly, there was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native with this surname in both census years. However, the category of "Two or more races" emerged in 2010, accounting for 3.09% of Hoblers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.24% | 93.81% | 1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.09% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 5.94% | 2.58% | -56.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |