Explore the Family Name Hoekman
The meaning of Hoekman
Dutch: variant of Hoek extended with man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Dirk, Gerritt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoekman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hoekman has experienced a slight decline in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 64,934, while in 2010 it dropped to the rank of 69,793, indicating a decrease of 7.48%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname Hoekman fell from 286 in 2000 to 281 in 2010, a slight decrease of 1.75%. The proportion per 100k also experienced a minor drop from 0.11 to 0.1, representing a decrease of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #69,793 | -7.48% |
| Count | 286 | 281 | -1.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoekman
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people with the Hoekman surname identify as White, with 96.50% in 2000 and 96.09% in 2010, a minimal decrease of 0.42%. Interestingly, there was a rise in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, jumping from 0% in 2000 to 2.49% in 2010. However, those who identified as being of two or more ethnicities decreased from 2.45% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. No changes were observed in the categories of Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, maintaining 0% throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 96.09% | -0.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.49% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.45% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |