Explore the Family Name Hoefner
The meaning of Hoefner
German: variant of Höfner (see Hofner). Compare Hoeffner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoefner in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hoefner saw a slight decline between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 86,992nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 94,311th. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly during this decade, dropping from 199 to 194. However, despite these changes, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,992 | #94,311 | -8.41% |
| Count | 199 | 194 | -2.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoefner
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Hoefner surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although the percentage did decrease slightly from 95.48% to 93.81%. There was also a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 3.02% in 2000 to 3.09% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.48% | 93.81% | -1.75% |
| Hispanic | 3.02% | 3.09% | 2.32% |
| 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% |