Explore the Family Name Hodgetts
The meaning of Hodgetts
English (West Midlands): variant of Hodgett, with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s, from a suffixed diminutive of the personal name Hogge (see Hodge).
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How common is the last name Hodgetts in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hodgetts has seen a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 71,372nd most popular surname, while in 2010, it dropped to the 76,768th spot, reflecting a change of -7.56%. The count also decreased from 255 individuals in 2000 to 250 in 2010, marking a decrease of -1.96%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also saw a reduction of -11.11%, moving from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #76,768 | -7.56% |
| Count | 255 | 250 | -1.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hodgetts
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Hodgetts surname identify as White, with figures standing at 95.29% in 2000 and a slightly lesser 95.20% in 2010. There has been a minor increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 3.92% in 2000 to 4.00% in 2010. The percentages for those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at zero for both 2000 and 2010. The ethnicity category of "two or more races" also recorded no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.29% | 95.2% | -0.09% |
| Hispanic | 3.92% | 4% | 2.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |