Explore the Family Name Hochevar
The meaning of Hochevar
Americanized form of Slovenian Hočevar (see Hocevar).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hochevar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hochevar saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 92,217 to 95,115, marking a decrease of 3.14%. However, the count of people with this surname slightly increased during the same period, from 185 to 192, representing an increase of 3.78%. The proportion per 100k population remained constant at 0.07 over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,217 | #95,115 | -3.14% |
| Count | 185 | 192 | 3.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hochevar
When it comes to ethnic identity, nearly all the individuals with the surname Hochevar identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as white saw a minuscule rise from 96.22% in 2000 to 96.35% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.22% | 96.35% | 0.14% |
| 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% |