Explore the Family Name Hoft
The meaning of Hoft
German (Höft): see Hoeft. Some characteristic forenames: German Christoph, Hartmut, Hermann.
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How common is the last name Hoft in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hoft saw a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 74,957th, but by 2010 it had fallen to 85,357th—a decline of nearly 14%. The total number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, falling from 240 to 219. This represents a reduction of approximately 9%, causing the proportion of individuals named Hoft per 100,000 people to decrease from 0.09 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #85,357 | -13.87% |
| Count | 240 | 219 | -8.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoft
The ethnicity associated with the surname Hoft, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 97.5% in 2000 and 94.52% in 2010. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identity for this surname in either census year. However, there was a slight increase in the percentage of people identifying as two or more races, going from 0% in 2000 to 2.28% in 2010. It's important to note that some data might have been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 94.52% | -3.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |