Explore the Family Name Hoesch
The meaning of Hoesch
German (Hösch): 1. see Hosch 1. 2. in some cases an unflattering nickname from Middle High German (h)eisch ‘ugly’.
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How common is the last name Hoesch in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hoesch has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 76,208 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to a rank of 69,793 - an improvement of 8.42%. In absolute numbers, there were 235 individuals with the Hoesch surname in 2000, a number that grew to 281 by 2010, reflecting a 19.57% increase. The proportion of Hoesch per 100,000 people also increased from 0.09 to 0.1, marking an 11.11% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #69,793 | 8.42% |
| Count | 235 | 281 | 19.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoesch
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hoesch, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that this surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of those with the Hoesch surname identified as White, with a slight increase from 96.6% to 96.8% over this period. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, in 2010, there was a small percentage (1.78%) that identified as Hispanic, representing a new addition to the ethnic identities associated with the surname Hoesch.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 96.8% | 0.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |