Explore the Family Name Hockman
The meaning of Hockman
1. North German and Dutch: topographic name for someone living on a corner. 2. Americanized form of German Hochmann (see Hochman).
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How common is the last name Hockman in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hockman has seen a rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The count of individuals with this surname increased by 28.45%, moving from 2,524 people in 2000 to 3,242 in 2010. The surname's rank also improved, shifting from the 11,449th most popular surname in 2000 to the 9,956th most popular in 2010, an increase of 13.04%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals bearing the Hockman surname per 100,000 people has also risen by 17.02%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,449 | #9,956 | 13.04% |
| Count | 2,524 | 3,242 | 28.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.94 | 1.1 | 17.02% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hockman
The Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census for the same period reveals some shifts in ethnic identity among those bearing the Hockman surname. While the majority identified as White in both years, there was a small decrease of 0.96%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant growth, increasing by 75.61% from 1.23% in 2000 to 2.16% in 2010. Furthermore, a slight increase was observed in those identifying with two or more races, with a rise of 2.20%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category witnessed a decline of 22.73%. Data for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were either suppressed (S) for privacy or did not register in 2000, but by 2010 displayed a presence of 0.28% and 0.15% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.07% | 96.14% | -0.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 2.16% | 75.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 0.93% | 2.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.34% | -22.73% |
| Black | 0% | 0.28% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.15% | 0% |