Explore the Family Name Hoium
The meaning of Hoium
Norwegian (Høium): habitational name from any of several farmsteads in Sogn and Østfold, from Old Norse hár ‘high’ + heimr ‘home, farmstead’.
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How common is the last name Hoium in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hoium has shown a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 67,725 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to rank 66,553. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this decade, from 272 to 297, demonstrating a growth rate of 9.19%. Despite these increases, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #66,553 | 1.73% |
| Count | 272 | 297 | 9.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoium
The Decennial U.S. Census data regarding ethnicity shows that the majority of people with the Hoium surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 98.90% and 99.33% respectively. There were no recorded individuals within this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Additionally, there was no change in the percentage of individuals who identified with two or more races, remaining at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.9% | 99.33% | 0.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |