Explore the Family Name Hoctor
The meaning of Hoctor
Irish (Tipperary and Offaly): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hEachtair ‘son of Eachtar’, a personal name of unexplained etymology. Compare Haughton 3.
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How common is the last name Hoctor in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hoctor had a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,290 in popularity but by 2010 it had dropped to 47,006, a decrease of 8.58%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 470 in 2000 to 452 in 2010, marking a drop of 3.83%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Hoctor per 100,000 people decreased by 11.76% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,290 | #47,006 | -8.58% |
| Count | 470 | 452 | -3.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoctor
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hoctor, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a noticeable shift between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though there was a slight decrease from 97.87% in 2000 to 94.25% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 1.06% in 2000 to 2.21% in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, in 2010, some individuals began identifying as Black (1.55%) or as belonging to two or more races (1.77%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.87% | 94.25% | -3.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 2.21% | 108.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.77% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |