Explore the Family Name Hockin
The meaning of Hockin
English (Devon and Cornwall): from a Middle English diminutive of Hock 6, formed with -in or -kin.
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How common is the last name Hockin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hockin has seen a minor rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hockin ranked as the 51,233rd most popular surname and by 2010, it had moved up to the 49,087th position, marking a 4.19% increase in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an increase of 12.3%, from 382 in 2000 to 429 in 2010. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people increased from 0.14 to 0.15, a change of 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #49,087 | 4.19% |
| Count | 382 | 429 | 12.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hockin
The ethnicity associated with the surname Hockin, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, recording a slight decrease over the decade, from 97.38% in 2000 to 96.27% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw a decrease of 36.07%, from 1.83% in 2000 to 1.17% in 2010. Interestingly, the data shows a new presence of Hispanic identity within the Hockin surname holders, which was not recorded in 2000 but stood at 1.63% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities associated with this surname during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.38% | 96.27% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 1.17% | -36.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |