Explore the Family Name Hoeflich
The meaning of Hoeflich
1. German (mainly Höflich): nickname from Middle High German hovelich ‘courtly, well educated, courteous’. 2. North German (mainly Höflich): nickname from Middle Low German hovelik ‘hunchbacked’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoeflich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hoeflich has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname has moved up from 52,608 in 2000 to 51,066 in 2010, indicating a growth of approximately 2.93%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname also rose by around 10.27%, from 370 people in 2000 to 408 people in 2010. While the surname's proportion per 100k people remained consistent at 0.14 throughout both years, the overall trend points towards a slow but steady rise in popularity for the Hoeflich surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #51,066 | 2.93% |
| Count | 370 | 408 | 10.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoeflich
The census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hoeflich. With a vast majority identifying as White, the percentage slightly decreased from 92.97% in 2000 to 92.89% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander declined by 9.26%, moving from 2.16% to 1.96%. The Hispanic ethnicity saw a more significant drop, from 4.32% in 2000 to 2.94% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a new appearance in the 2010 census with 1.47% reporting as belonging to two or more races. Meanwhile, the percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained unchanged, with no reported instances. This data is subject to suppressions (S) to ensure privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.97% | 92.89% | -0.09% |
| Hispanic | 4.32% | 2.94% | -31.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.16% | 1.96% | -9.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |