Explore the Family Name Hoefs
The meaning of Hoefs
1. Dutch; North German (Höfs): probably from Middle Low German hovet, hōft ‘head’, used as a nickname. 2. Dutch: genitivized form of Hove or Vanderhoef, topographic names from hof, hoeve ‘farm, homestead’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoefs in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hoefs has experienced a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of the name moved up from 28,326 in 2000 to 28,311 in 2010, reflecting a subtle change of 0.05. The count of individuals bearing this surname also went up from 794 in 2000 to 844 in 2010, a growth rate of 6.3 percent. However, the proportion of people named Hoefs per 100,000 remained the same at 0.29 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,326 | #28,311 | 0.05% |
| Count | 794 | 844 | 6.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoefs
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts over the decade. In 2000, the majority of those with the Hoefs surname identified as White, at 98.11 percent. This number decreased slightly by 2010, down to 97.27 percent. Notably, there was no record of Hoefs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, small percentages of individuals started to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.83 percent) and Hispanic (1.18 percent). These changes suggest a diversification in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hoefs.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.11% | 97.27% | -0.86% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |