Explore the Family Name Hoesly
The meaning of Hoesly
Swiss German (Hösly): Alemannic diminutive of Hose ‘hose, leggings’, either from a metonymic occupational name for a maker of these garments or a topographic name from the shape of a field (see Hoeschen).
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How common is the last name Hoesly in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hoesly was ranked 50,055 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 50,362 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 0.61%. Despite this slight drop in ranking, the number of people with this surname actually increased from 393 in 2000 to 415 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 5.6%. However, the proportion of individuals bearing this surname per 100,000 people declined by 6.67% from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,055 | #50,362 | -0.61% |
| Count | 393 | 415 | 5.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoesly
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that those with the Hoesly surname are predominantly identified as White. In 2000, 99.00% of people with the Hoesly surname identified as White, which decreased to 97.35% in 2010. Notably, there was an emergence of Hispanic identification within this surname group, rising from 0.00% in 2000 to 1.20% in 2010. No significant changes were observed in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 97.35% | -1.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.2% | 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% |