Explore the Family Name Hockaday
The meaning of Hockaday
English (Devon and Cornwall): nickname from Middle English Hocedei, Hokedey ‘Hockday’, the second Tuesday after Easter Sunday. Hockday was an important term day, when rents and dues were paid, etc., and from the 14th century it was also a popular festival. The name may denote someone born at this time of year. Compare Pentecost and Christmas.
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How common is the last name Hockaday in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hockaday experienced a mild decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hockaday was the 12,773rd most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had dropped to the 13,177th spot, marking a slight decline of 3.16%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people bearing the surname Hockaday increased by 4.65%, from 2,217 in 2000 to 2,320 in 2010. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname Hockaday dipped by 3.66%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,773 | #13,177 | -3.16% |
| Count | 2,217 | 2,320 | 4.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.82 | 0.79 | -3.66% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hockaday
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hockaday based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we observe some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identifying with this surname remained those of White ethnicity, though their proportion diminished slightly by 1.49% from 59.81% to 58.92%. The Black ethnicity group also witnessed a small decrease from 35.36% to 34.66%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic and those reporting two or more races saw increases of 32.38% and 34.13% respectively. Interestingly, by 2010, some individuals bearing the Hockaday surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native, categories that were not reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.81% | 58.92% | -1.49% |
| Black | 35.36% | 34.66% | -1.98% |
| Hispanic | 2.44% | 3.23% | 32.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 2.24% | 34.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.34% | 0% |