Explore the Family Name Hoffa
The meaning of Hoffa
Altered form of German Hofer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoffa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hoffa has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hoffa was ranked as the 27,386th most popular surname in the United States with 829 individuals bearing this name. This number represents 0.31 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the popularity rank dropped to 29,309 and the count to 807, indicating a decrease in popularity by 7.02% and a numerical decrease of 2.65%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dipped by 12.9% to just 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,386 | #29,309 | -7.02% |
| Count | 829 | 807 | -2.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.27 | -12.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoffa
The ethnicity attached to the name Hoffa also shows some interesting shifts over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, an overwhelming majority of those with the Hoffa surname identified as White (97.59%). By 2010, this percentage slightly decreased to 96.41%, a change of -1.21%. In contrast, the percentage of Hoffas identifying with two or more ethnicities increased from 0.60% to 1.12%, a significant growth of 86.67%. Similarly, the percentage of Hoffas identifying as Hispanic doubled from 0.84% to 1.73%, a notable increase of 105.95%. There were no Hoffas who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 96.41% | -1.21% |
| Hispanic | 0.84% | 1.73% | 105.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0.6% | 1.12% | 86.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |