Explore the Family Name Hoehner
The meaning of Hoehner
1. German (Höhner): habitational name for someone from any of several places called Höhn(e) (see Hoehn 3) or Hohne. 2. North German (Höhner): topographic name for a marshland dweller, from hon ‘bog, marsh’ + -er suffix denoting an inhabitant. 3. North German (Höhner): shortened form of Hövener, a variant of Höfer (see Hofer). 4. North German (Höhner): nickname from Middle Low German honen ‘to insult, deride, damage a person’s honor’. 5. German (Höhner): variant of the nickname Höhne (see Hoehne 2). Compare Hoener and Hohner. Some characteristic forenames: German Bernd.
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How common is the last name Hoehner in the United States?
The surname "Hoehner" experienced a slight decrease in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the Hoehner surname ranked 73,931 in frequency, and by 2010 it had slipped to 77,264 - a drop of 4.51%. During this same period, however, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname rose modestly from 244 to 248, a 1.64% increase. The proportion of people with the Hoehner surname per 100,000 also fell by 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #77,264 | -4.51% |
| Count | 244 | 248 | 1.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoehner
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Hoehner surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we observe that a vast majority identify as White. In 2000, 94.67% of individuals with the Hoehner surname identified themselves as White, and that percentage grew to 96.77% by 2010. Those identifying with two or more races dropped from 3.28% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. No Hoehners identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.67% | 96.77% | 2.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.28% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |