Explore the Family Name Hoe
The meaning of Hoe
1. English (Nottinghamshire): variant of Howe. 2. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surnames 何, 賀 and 和, see He 1–3.
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How common is the last name Hoe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Hoe" has shifted slightly in recent years. In 2000, it ranked 37,094 in terms of popularity and increased to a rank of 37,391 by 2010, marking a minor decrease of 0.8 percent in its ranking. However, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 566 to 596 in the same period, indicating a rise of 5.3 percent. The proportion of this surname per 100k people slightly decreased by approximately 4.76 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,094 | #37,391 | -0.8% |
| Count | 566 | 596 | 5.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoe
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicate that there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest percentage of individuals with the surname "Hoe" identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing from 43.46 percent in 2000 to 45.13 percent in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities rose significantly by approximately 40.99 percent. Individuals identifying as White decreased from 38.16 percent to 33.72 percent. Hispanic representation was not recorded in 2000 but appeared in 2010 with a 3.52 percent portion. The number of Blacks decreased marginally by 3.29 percent while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant at 0 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 43.46% | 45.13% | 3.84% |
| White | 38.16% | 33.72% | -11.64% |
| Black | 9.72% | 9.4% | -3.29% |
| Two or More Races | 5.83% | 8.22% | 40.99% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.52% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |