Explore the Family Name Hoffmeister
The meaning of Hoffmeister
German: variant of Hofmeister. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Gerd, Gerhart, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Hoffmeister in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hoffmeister has seen a slight downward trend in the early 21st century. In 2000, Hoffmeister ranked at 18,298 but fell to 19,027 by 2010, marking a decline of nearly 4%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 1,398 to 1,431 during the same period, a growth rate of 2.36%. The proportion per 100k also declined slightly by 5.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,298 | #19,027 | -3.98% |
| Count | 1,398 | 1,431 | 2.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.49 | -5.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoffmeister
Turning to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some fascinating shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Hoffmeister surname between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals with this name identified as White (95.74% in 2010, down from 98.21% in 2000), there was significant growth in other ethnic identities. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander nearly doubled, climbing from 0.43% to 0.84%, while those claiming two or more races increased drastically by 208%, reaching 1.54% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also saw an increase, up by 42.19% to 0.91% in 2010 from 0.64% in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.21% | 95.74% | -2.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0.5% | 1.54% | 208% |
| Hispanic | 0.64% | 0.91% | 42.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0.84% | 95.35% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |