Explore the Family Name Hoffenberg
The meaning of Hoffenberg
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name derived from German Hoffnung ‘hope’ + Berg ‘mountain, hill’. It may have been adopted as an expression of hope for a better future.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoffenberg in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hoffenberg fluctuated slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 83,965th in frequency and rose to 85,659th by 2010, marking a decrease in rank by about 2.02%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 208 to 218 during the same period, equating to an increase of around 4.81%. The proportion of the Hoffenberg surname per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5%, moving from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #85,659 | -2.02% |
| Count | 208 | 218 | 4.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoffenberg
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hoffenberg, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as white. In 2000, around 95.19% of those with the Hoffenberg surname identified as white, a figure which slightly decreased to 94.04% in 2010. There was a small percentage, about 4.81% in 2000 and 5.50% in 2010, of individuals with the Hoffenberg surname identifying as Hispanic. There were no reported instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.19% | 94.04% | -1.21% |
| Hispanic | 4.81% | 5.5% | 14.35% |
| 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% |