Explore the Family Name Hoelle
The meaning of Hoelle
German (Hölle): topographic name from a field name meaning ‘hell’ (see Helle 1). Compare Holle 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Eberhard, Helmut, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Hoelle in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hoelle has decreased over the past decade. In 2000, the surname ranked at 55,376 in the United States, but by 2010 it fell to a rank of 64,721. This is an overall decrease in popularity of 16.88%. The total count of people bearing this surname also dropped from 347 in 2000 to 307 in 2010, marking an 11.53% decline. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of the Hoelle surname dropped from 0.13 to 0.1, a decrease of 23.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,376 | #64,721 | -16.88% |
| Count | 347 | 307 | -11.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoelle
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Hoelle surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with this name identify as White. This group increased slightly from 94.81% in 2000 to 95.44% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races made up approximately 2% of the Hoelle population both in 2000 and 2010, experiencing a slight decrease of 3.47%. The proportion of people with the Hoelle surname who identify as Hispanic saw a decrease of 20.83%, falling from 2.88% in 2000 to 2.28% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.81% | 95.44% | 0.66% |
| Hispanic | 2.88% | 2.28% | -20.83% |
| Two or More Races | 2.02% | 1.95% | -3.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |