Explore the Family Name Hoenshell
The meaning of Hoenshell
Probably an altered form of German Henschel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoenshell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hoenshell saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 66,073rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 71,678th spot, representing a change of -8.48%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined slightly from 280 in 2000 to 272 in 2010, indicating a -2.86% change. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly decreased by 10%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #71,678 | -8.48% |
| Count | 280 | 272 | -2.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoenshell
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hoenshell. In 2000, the overwhelming majority of people with this surname identified as White (96.79%), with no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, there had been some changes: while the percentage of those identifying as White had decreased to 93.01%, a small percentage began identifying as Two or more races (2.94%) and Hispanic (2.94%). There were still no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.79% | 93.01% | -3.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.94% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |