Explore the Family Name Hoffnagle
The meaning of Hoffnagle
Americanized form of North German Hofnagel, a variant of Hufnagel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoffnagle in the United States?
The surname Hoffnagle has seen a minor shift in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked 74,675th most popular surname, and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 77,012th position, marking a change of -3.13%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 241 to 249 during the same period, suggesting a growth rate of 3.32%. The proportion of people with the Hoffnagle surname for every 100,000 people decreased by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #77,012 | -3.13% |
| Count | 241 | 249 | 3.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoffnagle
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes over the decade. In 2000, 97.10% of individuals with the Hoffnagle surname identified as White, but this figure dipped to 89.16% by 2010, a decrease of 8.18%. The category of those identifying with two or more races was introduced in 2010, accounting for 4.82% of the Hoffnagles. Additionally, the Census reported a 4.02% of Hoffnagles identifying as Hispanic in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 data. No Hoffnagles identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 89.16% | -8.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.82% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |