Explore the Family Name Hodo
The meaning of Hodo
Probably Scottish: variant of Haddow.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hodo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hodo has seen a rise in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 19,059th most popular while by 2010, it had moved up to become the 18,366th most common surname. This represents an upward shift of 3.64%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1321 in 2000 to 1508 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 14.16%. The proportion of individuals per 100k with this surname marginally increased from 0.49 to 0.51 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,059 | #18,366 | 3.64% |
| Count | 1,321 | 1,508 | 14.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.51 | 4.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hodo
The ethnicity profile for the surname Hodo as derived from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals significant changes between 2000 and 2010. The highest percentage of people with this surname identified as Black, increasing from 47.92% in 2000 to 51.72% in 2010. Those who identified themselves as White made up 46.63% in 2000, but this figure decreased to 42.77% in 2010. The percentage of Hodos who identify as Hispanic saw a notable increase, doubling from 1.59% in 2000 to 3.18% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races remained relatively stable at around 1.7%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native both dropped to 0% in 2010, with their previous figures being suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 47.92% | 51.72% | 7.93% |
| White | 46.63% | 42.77% | -8.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 3.18% | 100% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 1.72% | -1.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.67% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.45% | 0% | 0% |