Explore the Family Name Hoffard
The meaning of Hoffard
Probably an Americanized form of German Hoffart.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoffard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hoffard experienced a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hoffard was ranked as the 55,237th most common surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 59,742nd. This represents an 8.16% decrease in rank. The count of people with the Hoffard surname also decreased from 348 in 2000 to 338 in 2010, marking a 2.87% decline. Similarly, the proportion of individuals named Hoffard per 100,000 people fell by 15.38%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #59,742 | -8.16% |
| Count | 348 | 338 | -2.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoffard
Concerning ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Hoffard identify as White, although there was a slight decrease of 2.83% from 97.13% in 2000 to 94.38% in 2010. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic increased notably from 1.44% in 2000 to 2.37% in 2010, showing a rise of 64.58%. An addition to the ethnic identity pool in 2010 was the appearance of individuals who identify with two or more races, standing at 1.48% of those with the Hoffard surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 94.38% | -2.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.37% | 64.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |