Explore the Family Name Hoiland
The meaning of Hoiland
Norwegian (Høiland): variant of Høyland (see Hoyland). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Gudrun, Sten.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoiland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hoiland has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 44,273rd most popular surname, whereas by 2010 it had fallen to the 50,362nd spot. This represented a drop of 13.75%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Hoiland surname decreased from 458 in 2000 to 415 in 2010, a decline of 9.39%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 17.65%, indicating that the surname has become less common.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,273 | #50,362 | -13.75% |
| Count | 458 | 415 | -9.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoiland
When it comes to ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Hoiland surname identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census. This proportion remained stable, shifting only slightly from 96.29% in 2000 to 95.90% in 2010. In 2000, 1.09% of Hoilands identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or as belonging to two or more races, but by 2010, these figures had dropped to zero. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, rising from 1.31% to 2.17% over the decade, marking a significant change of 65.65%. There were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.29% | 95.9% | -0.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 2.17% | 65.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.09% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |