Explore the Family Name Hogrefe
The meaning of Hogrefe
North German: occupational and status name of the administrator of a district court, from Middle Low German hogreve, a compound of hoch ‘high’ + greve ‘lord, supervisor’ (see Graf). Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Bernd.
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How common is the last name Hogrefe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hogrefe has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 33,292nd and by 2010, it had moved up to 32,268th place, showing a 3.08% increase in rank. The number of people with this surname also increased during this decade, as indicated by a rise in count from 647 to 714, marking a 10.36% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,292 | #32,268 | 3.08% |
| Count | 647 | 714 | 10.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hogrefe
The ethnic identity associated with the Hogrefe surname has remained largely consistent between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a slight decrease from 97.53% in 2000 to 95.94% in 2010. Hispanic representation among those with this surname saw a notable increase of 32.34%, moving from 2.01% in 2000 to 2.66% in 2010. There was also a new indication of diversity in 2010, with 0.70% identifying as belonging to two or more races. Data for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.53% | 95.94% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 2.66% | 32.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |