Explore the Family Name Hoffmeyer
The meaning of Hoffmeyer
German: occupational name for the supervisor (see Meyer) of the manor farm on an estate, Middle High German, Middle Low German hof. This surname is also found in Denmark.
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How common is the last name Hoffmeyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hoffmeyer has seen a decline in popularity over the years. In 2000, Hoffmeyer ranked 20,711 in terms of popularity but dropped to 21,470 by 2010, representing a decrease of 3.66%. The count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 1,187 to 1,217 between 2000 and 2010, an increase of 2.53%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased from 0.44 to 0.41 during the same period, marking a 6.82% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,711 | #21,470 | -3.66% |
| Count | 1,187 | 1,217 | 2.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.41 | -6.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoffmeyer
Ethnically, the Hoffmeyer surname is predominantly associated with people who identify as White, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.81% identified as White, although this figure dropped slightly to 96.06% by 2010. The percentage of Hoffmeyers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also declined marginally from 0.76% to 0.74% in the same period. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the figure rising from 0.51% in 2000 to 1.64% in 2010, which represents a 221.57% increase. The proportion of those identifying as two or more races also saw a rise from 0.84% to 1.15% over the decade. There were no Hoffmeyers who identified as Black or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 0.41% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.81% | 96.06% | -1.79% |
| Hispanic | 0.51% | 1.64% | 221.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 1.15% | 36.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 0.74% | -2.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |