Explore the Family Name Hoel
The meaning of Hoel
Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads, notably in southern Norway, named Hol from Old Norse hóll ‘round hill, mound’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lars, Per, Berger, Kjersti, Oystein.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hoel has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, Hoel was ranked as the 18,057th most popular name with a count of 1,424 occurrences. By 2010, it had fallen to the 19,803rd position while the number of occurrences dropped to 1,358, representing a decrease of 4.63%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 13.21% from 0.53 in 2000 to 0.46 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,057 | #19,803 | -9.67% |
| Count | 1,424 | 1,358 | -4.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.46 | -13.21% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoel
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hoel, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals certain shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnicity group, White, saw a slight decrease of 1.14%, making up 93.3% of individuals with the Hoel surname in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group experienced a significant increase of 185.71% over the decade. Those identifying as two or more races decreased by 17.29%, and the Black group saw a notable decline of 53.57%. The Hispanic group grew by 40.48%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 36.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.38% | 93.3% | -1.14% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.4% | 1.91% | 36.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 1.77% | 40.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 1.4% | 185.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.1% | -17.29% |
| Black | 1.12% | 0.52% | -53.57% |