Explore the Family Name Hodnett
The meaning of Hodnett
English (Shropshire): habitational name from Hodnet (Shropshire). The placename probably means ‘pleasant valley’, from Proto-Welsh hǭd + nant. This English name has been established in Ireland (Cork) since the 17th century.
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How common is the last name Hodnett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hodnett has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 11,396 in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 11,960, representing a drop of 4.95%. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased from 2,536 in 2000 to 2,613 in 2010, a growth rate of 3.04%. The proportion per 100k people also decreased slightly, from 0.94 in 2000 to 0.89 in 2010, indicating that while more people bear the name Hodnett, its relative popularity has fallen.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,396 | #11,960 | -4.95% |
| Count | 2,536 | 2,613 | 3.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.94 | 0.89 | -5.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hodnett
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Hodnett identify as White, with this group making up 75.43% of Hodnetts in 2000 and 75.24% in 2010, showing a marginal decrease of 0.25%. The next largest ethnic identity is Black, which made up 20.66% of Hodnetts in 2000, decreasing to 19.71% in 2010. Representation among those identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant change, increasing from 1.38% in 2000 to 2.49% in 2010, a substantial rise of 80.43%. The percentage of Hodnetts identifying with two or more races dropped slightly from 2.13% in 2000 to 1.99% in 2010, while there were no reported Hodnetts of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native heritage in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.43% | 75.24% | -0.25% |
| Black | 20.66% | 19.71% | -4.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 2.49% | 80.43% |
| Two or More Races | 2.13% | 1.99% | -6.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |