Explore the Family Name Hofeldt
The meaning of Hofeldt
North German: topographic name composed of Middle Low German hov, hof ‘manor farm, farmstead’ + velt ‘open country’. This and variants such as Hofeld, Hoffeld(e) are also common placenames all over Germany (compare Hofacker); the surname may be a habitational name from one of these. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Irmgard.
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How common is the last name Hofeldt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hofeldt saw slight changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hofeldt ranked as the 65,862nd most popular surname in the United States; by 2010, it dropped to the 70,208th position, marking a decrease of 6.6%. The count of individuals with this last name also slightly declined from 281 in 2000 to 279 in 2010, representing a minimal reduction of 0.71%. Consequently, the proportion of Hofeldts per 100,000 people decreased by 10% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #70,208 | -6.6% |
| Count | 281 | 279 | -0.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hofeldt
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the Hofeldt surname are white. In 2000, approximately 96.8% of Hofeldts identified as white, though this percentage slightly decreased to 94.27% in 2010. Meanwhile, no Hofeldts identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Interestingly, the census noted a new addition to the Hofeldt ethnicity profile in 2010: Hispanics, who made up 3.58% of the Hofeldts, even though they were not represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 94.27% | -2.61% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.58% | 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% |