Explore the Family Name Hoener
The meaning of Hoener
North German (Höner): variant of Höhner (see Hoehner). Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Kurt, Monika, Wolfgang.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoener in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hoener saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 43,629 in 2000, it fell to 48,347 by 2010, showing a decline of 10.81%. The count of individuals with the Hoener surname also dipped from 466 in 2000 to 437 in 2010, marking a decrease of 6.22%. The proportion of individuals named Hoener per 100,000 also fell by 11.76%, from 0.17 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,629 | #48,347 | -10.81% |
| Count | 466 | 437 | -6.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoener
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Hoener identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly from 98.28% in 2000 to 96.11% in 2010. The representation of the Hispanic ethnicity within the Hoener population increased by 28.04%, from 1.07% in 2000 to 1.37% in 2010. The category of "two or more races" appeared in 2010 with a percentage of 2.06. However, no individuals with the surname Hoener identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.28% | 96.11% | -2.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 1.37% | 28.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |