Explore the Family Name Hoffecker
The meaning of Hoffecker
German (Rhineland): variant of Hoffacker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoffecker in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hoffecker saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 53,420th most common surname, dropping to the 56,310th rank by 2010, representing a 5.41% decline. Despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with this surname remained stable at 363 across both years. However, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 7.69%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #56,310 | -5.41% |
| Count | 363 | 363 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoffecker
When looking at the ethnic identity tied to the Hoffecker surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests a slight shift over the decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 96.69% in 2000 to 93.11% in 2010. Simultaneously, there was an emergence and growth of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic communities, from no recorded instances in 2000 to 1.38% and 2.75% respectively in 2010. Additionally, the percentage of people with the Hoffecker surname identifying with two or more races also increased significantly from 1.38% in 2000 to 2.20% in 2010, reflecting an increase of 59.42%. There were no reported instances of the surname among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year examined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 93.11% | -3.7% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.75% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 2.2% | 59.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |