Explore the Family Name Hoffert
The meaning of Hoffert
German: 1. variant of Hofer. 2. from an ancient Germanic personal name Hoffred, composed of the elements hōh ‘high’ + frithu ‘peace’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoffert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hoffert has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 15,395 making it relatively uncommon. By 2010, it slipped further down the ranks to 16,284, representing a decrease of 5.77%. However, the overall count of people with this surname increased minimally from 1,749 to 1,771 during the same period, reflecting a growth of 1.26%. The proportion of individuals named Hoffert per 100,000 people also declined by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,395 | #16,284 | -5.77% |
| Count | 1,749 | 1,771 | 1.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.6 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoffert
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity of people with the surname Hoffert between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the vast majority (96.34%) identified as White, but this decreased slightly to 94.41% by 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.72% to 2.65%. Interestingly, there was a significant relative increase in those reporting two or more races, jumping from 0.80% to 1.58%. Additionally, Black representation emerged at 0.73% in 2010, while Asian/Pacific Islander representation dropped to zero. There was no recorded change for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 94.41% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 2.65% | 54.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 1.58% | 97.5% |
| Black | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.74% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |