Explore the Family Name Hoffmaster
The meaning of Hoffmaster
Americanized form of German Hofmeister.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoffmaster in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hoffmaster has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hoffmaster ranked at 19,313 with a count of 1,298, representing a proportion of 0.48 per 100k. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 20,565 with a slightly reduced count of 1,289, making the proportion drop to 0.44 per 100k. This represents a rank change of -6.48 and a count change of -0.69 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,313 | #20,565 | -6.48% |
| Count | 1,298 | 1,289 | -0.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.44 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoffmaster
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hoffmaster, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we see some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The White ethnicity remains dominant, though it experienced a small decline from 97.69% in 2000 to 96.2% in 2010. The proportions within the Asian/Pacific Islander category increased from 0.46 to 0.62, marking a 34.78% change, while those identifying as Two or more races saw a slight decrease from 0.77 to 0.70. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic category, which nearly doubled from 0.92 to 1.78. No changes were recorded for the Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with percentages remaining at zero throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.69% | 96.2% | -1.53% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 1.78% | 93.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 0.7% | -9.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.62% | 34.78% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |