Explore the Family Name Hodkinson
The meaning of Hodkinson
English (Lancashire and Cheshire): either a patronymic from the Middle English personal name Hodkin, a variant of Ho(d)gkin (see Hodgkin), + -son, or a direct development of Hodgkinson.
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How common is the last name Hodkinson in the United States?
According to data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hodkinson has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hodkinson ranked as the 47,120th most popular surname with a count of 424 individuals, representing a proportion of 0.16 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 65,066, with only 305 individuals carrying the name, or 0.1 per 100,000 individuals. This represents a significant change of -38.09 in ranking and a decrease of -28.07 in the count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,120 | #65,066 | -38.09% |
| Count | 424 | 305 | -28.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.1 | -37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hodkinson
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Hodkinson surname identify as White. In 2000, 96.93% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.08% by 2010. An interesting note is the appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, which wasn't recorded in 2000. There were no recorded changes in the other ethnic identities, with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remaining at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 95.08% | -1.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |