Explore the Family Name Hoehl
The meaning of Hoehl
German (Höhl): topographic name for someone living by a hole or cave, Middle High German höl. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Brunhilde, Eberhard.
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How common is the last name Hoehl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hoehl saw a minor shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 72,466th in the year 2000, and slightly dropped to the 72,568th spot in 2010, marking a negligible decline of 0.14%. However, the number of people carrying this last name increased from 250 in 2000 to 268 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 7.2%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #72,568 | -0.14% |
| Count | 250 | 268 | 7.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoehl
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census for the surname Hoehl shows minimal changes in the ethnic identity distribution within the ten-year span. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, starting from 2010, about 2.24% of people with the Hoehl surname reported belonging to two or more races. The majority of individuals with this last name, measuring at 96% in 2000 and a slightly diminished 95.52% in 2010, identified as White.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96% | 95.52% | -0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |