Explore the Family Name Hoese
The meaning of Hoese
German: probably a variant of Hose.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoese in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hoese has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hoese was ranked as the 53,782nd most popular surname while in 2010 it climbed to the 52,482nd position, marking an upward change of 2.42%. The count of individuals bearing the Hoese surname also increased from 360 in 2000 to 395 in 2010, a rise of approximately 9.72%. Despite these changes, the proportion of the surname Hoese per 100k population remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #52,482 | 2.42% |
| Count | 360 | 395 | 9.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoese
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that the majority of people with the surname Hoese identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, this group made up over 95% of all individuals with the Hoese surname. There was a slight increase in this category, from 95.83% in 2000 to 95.95% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Hoese surname population also rose, going from 1.67% to 2.28%, a growth of 36.53%. However, the percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 1.39% to 0%. No change was observed in the categories of Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.83% | 95.95% | 0.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 2.28% | 36.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.39% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |