Explore the Family Name Hoeffel
The meaning of Hoeffel
South German (Höffel): topographic name from a diminutive of Middle High German hof ‘farmstead’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoeffel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hoeffel has slightly decreased in ranking between 2000 and 2010, dropping from 73,659 to 75,564, a change of -2.59%. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.08%, from 245 in 2000 to 255 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #75,564 | -2.59% |
| Count | 245 | 255 | 4.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoeffel
Regarding ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Hoeffel surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity. In 2000, 96.33% of individuals with this surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 94.90% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic individuals within the Hoeffel surname also saw an increase of 15.20%, moving from 2.04% in 2000 to 2.35% in 2010. However, there was no recorded change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 94.9% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 2.35% | 15.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |