Explore the Family Name Hoezee
The meaning of Hoezee
Dutch: variant of Hozee, from a diminutive of Old French hose ‘stocking, boot’, applied as a metonymic occupational name for a maker of such articles or possibly as a nickname for someone who wore flamboyant or otherwise remarkable leg wear.
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How common is the last name Hoezee in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hoezee has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hoezee was ranked 73,412th most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 246 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, the rank rose to 73,005th, reflecting an increase of 0.55%, and the count increased to 266 individuals - an increase of 8.13%. Despite these changes, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #73,005 | 0.55% |
| Count | 246 | 266 | 8.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoezee
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity of individuals carrying the Hoezee surname. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of Hoezee correlating with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities. The overwhelming majority of people with the Hoezee surname identified as White, with 97.97% in 2000 increasing slightly to 98.50% in 2010, showing a marginal rise of 0.54% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.97% | 98.5% | 0.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |