Explore the Family Name Hofler
The meaning of Hofler
German (Höfler): see Hoefler. Some characteristic forenames: German Gunther, Johann.
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How common is the last name Hofler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hofler has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hofler was ranked as the 47,735th most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 417 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, the rank dropped to 51,941, showing a decline of 8.81%. The count also decreased by 4.08% to 400 individuals. This means that for every 100,000 people in the U.S, approximately 0.14 were named Hofler, down from 0.15 per 100,000 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #51,941 | -8.81% |
| Count | 417 | 400 | -4.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hofler
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a diverse ethnic identity associated with the Hofler surname. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 66.19% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 65.75% in 2010. Those identifying as Black made up the second largest group at 30.94% in 2000, but this percentage fell to 28.00% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, increasing from 2.40% in 2000 to 2.50% in 2010. Additionally, there were new identifications in 2010 with 1.25% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 2.50% identifying with two or more races. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.19% | 65.75% | -0.66% |
| Black | 30.94% | 28% | -9.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.5% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 2.5% | 4.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |