Explore the Family Name Hoesel
The meaning of Hoesel
South German (Hösel): 1. diminutive of Hose, probably a topographic name from the shape of a field or other property. 2. from a pet form of the personal name Hess.
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How common is the last name Hoesel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hoesel experienced a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 75,938th in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 76,275th, marking a decline of 0.44%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Hoesel surname increased from 236 to 252 during the same period, reflecting a growth rate of 6.78%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #76,275 | -0.44% |
| Count | 236 | 252 | 6.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoesel
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Hoesel surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a small decrease in this percentage from 99.58% in 2000 to 96.83% in 2010. During this same period, the percentage identifying as Hispanic rose from 0% in 2000 to 2.38% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.58% | 96.83% | -2.76% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.38% | 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% |