Explore the Family Name Hoecker
The meaning of Hoecker
German (Höcker): occupational name for a small trader, Middle High German hocke.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoecker in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Hoecker" has seen a slight decrease over the decade. In 2000, Hoecker was ranked 44,103 in terms of popularity and had 460 individuals carrying the name, equating to roughly 0.17 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 48,628 with only 434 individuals bearing the name, a proportion of about 0.15 per 100,000 people. This represents a 10.26% decrease in ranking and a 5.65% reduction in the count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,103 | #48,628 | -10.26% |
| Count | 460 | 434 | -5.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoecker
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hoecker, there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, almost all (97.39%) were identified as White, with a small percentage (1.09%) identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. There were no reported instances of Hoecker being used by individuals who identified as Black, Hispanic, American Indian/Alaskan Native or of two or more races. A decade later, in 2010, the majority were still White (94.01%), but the share of Asian/Pacific Islanders had increased to 1.38%, marking a 26.61% increase. Additionally, there was a new appearance of the Hispanic ethnicity at 3.00%, while other categories remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.39% | 94.01% | -3.47% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.09% | 1.38% | 26.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |