Explore the Family Name Hoefert
The meaning of Hoefert
German (mainly Höfert): variant of Hofer. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoefert in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hoefert had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hoefert was ranked 50,261st in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 53,667th, a change of -6.78%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname declined marginally from 391 in 2000 to 385 in 2010, reflecting a -1.53% change. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell slightly from 0.14 to 0.13, marking a -7.14% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,261 | #53,667 | -6.78% |
| Count | 391 | 385 | -1.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoefert
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Hoefert identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a small decline from 95.65% to 94.29%. Among other ethnic identities, there was a minor reduction in individuals identifying with two or more races, from 2.56% in 2000 to 2.08% in 2010. Notably, the Hispanic demographic emerged in 2010 accounting for 2.08%, where it had not been registered in the 2000 census. Asians/Pacific Islanders, Blacks, American Indians and Alaskan Natives were not represented among those with the Hoefert surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 94.29% | -1.42% |
| Two or More Races | 2.56% | 2.08% | -18.75% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |