Explore the Family Name Hockersmith
The meaning of Hockersmith
Variant of Hockensmith.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hockersmith in the United States?
The surname Hockersmith's popularity, as derived from the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hockersmith was ranked 51,233 in popularity with a count of 382 individuals bearing the name, equating to 0.14 out of every 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 57,372 and the count to 355, denoting 0.12 out of every 100,000 people. This indicates a decrease in both ranking and proportion per 100k by 11.98% and 14.29% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #57,372 | -11.98% |
| Count | 382 | 355 | -7.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hockersmith
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hockersmith, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of those with this surname identified as White (95.81%). By 2010, this number had decreased slightly to 89.86%. A small percentage identified as Hispanic in both years, increasing from 2.62% to 2.82%. In 2010, new identifications emerged: 1.69% identified as Black, 3.10% as American Indian and Alaskan Native, and 2.54% reported belonging to two or more races. No individuals with the Hockersmith surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.81% | 89.86% | -6.21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 3.1% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 2.82% | 7.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.54% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |