Explore the Family Name Hodor
The meaning of Hodor
1. Romanian: probably a derivative of Hungarian hód ‘beaver’. 2. Polish and Slovak: from the personal name Hodor, a vernacular form of Teodor (see Theodore).
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How common is the last name Hodor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hodor has seen a slight decline. In 2000, it ranked 62,236 in popularity and by 2010, it dropped to 66,931, indicating a decrease of 7.54%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a minor reduction from 301 in 2000 to 295 in 2010, marking a change of -1.99%. Furthermore, the proportion of this surname per 100k of the population diminished by 9.09% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #66,931 | -7.54% |
| Count | 301 | 295 | -1.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hodor
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hodor has shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of those with the Hodor surname identified as White (92.69%), but this figure decreased by 5.28% in 2010. The census revealed a rise in diversity amongst people with this surname over the decade. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Black, up from 4.98% in 2000 to 6.78% by 2010, an increase of 36.14%. Additionally, there were new instances of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races, both at 2.37% in 2010. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.69% | 87.8% | -5.28% |
| Black | 4.98% | 6.78% | 36.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.37% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.37% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |