Explore the Family Name Hoblit
The meaning of Hoblit
Shortened form of Hoblitzell, a surname of South German origin.
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How common is the last name Hoblit in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hoblit has experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Originally ranked at 55,849 in 2000, it dropped to rank 60,045 in 2010, reflecting a 7.51% decrease. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw a slight drop from 343 to 336 during the same period which is a 2.04% decrease. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also fell by 15.38%, moving from 0.13 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #60,045 | -7.51% |
| Count | 343 | 336 | -2.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoblit
In terms of ethnicity, the Hoblit surname has seen some changes over a decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.21% of Hoblits were identified as White, but this decreased slightly to 93.45% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no record of individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities among the Hoblits in both census years. However, the 2010 data showed that there was an increase in the number of individuals who identify as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races. The percentage of Hoblits claiming Hispanic ethnicity rose to 1.79%, while those identifying as two or more races reached 3.87%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.21% | 93.45% | -2.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.87% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |