Explore the Family Name Hoeg
The meaning of Hoeg
Danish (Høeg): nickname or metonymic occupational name for a falconer, from høg ‘hawk’ (see Hawk 1). Thissur name also occurs in Norway. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Ove.
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How common is the last name Hoeg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hoeg experienced a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,437th most popular and by 2010, it had fallen to the 44,576th position, marking a decrease of approximately 5.04%. Despite this fall in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 481 to 482, showing a growth of 0.21%. However, when considering the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents, there was a decrease of about 11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,437 | #44,576 | -5.04% |
| Count | 481 | 482 | 0.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoeg
Turning to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hoeg. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, accounting for 93.97% in 2000 and 94.81% in 2010, an increase of 0.89%. A small percentage identify as Hispanic, which decreased from 2.70% to 2.28% over the decade. Similarly, the Black community with this surname also saw a decrease from 1.46% to 1.04%. Notably, there was a new emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander representation among individuals with this surname, registering at 1.24% in 2010, where no such identification was reported in 2000. No changes were observed among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.97% | 94.81% | 0.89% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 2.28% | -15.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Black | 1.46% | 1.04% | -28.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |