Explore the Family Name Hoffmeier
The meaning of Hoffmeier
German: variant of Hofmeyer (see Hoffmeyer). Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Hans, Lorenz.
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How common is the last name Hoffmeier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hoffmeier experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hoffmeier ranked 42,604 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had fallen to 44,356, representing a change of -4.11%. However, the actual count of people with the Hoffmeier surname increased marginally from 479 in 2000 to 485 in 2010, an increase of 1.25%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 11.11%, moving from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,604 | #44,356 | -4.11% |
| Count | 479 | 485 | 1.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoffmeier
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a mostly White population carrying the Hoffmeier surname. In 2000, 97.49% of those with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.67% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity showed an increase over the decade from 1.25% in 2000 to 2.27% in 2010. There was no reported change for the Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during this time period, with the census data showing zero representation in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.49% | 95.67% | -1.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.27% | 81.6% |
| 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% |