Explore the Family Name Hokenson
The meaning of Hokenson
Americanized form of Norwegian Håkensen (see Haakenson) or its Swedish cognate Håkansson (see Hakanson).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hokenson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hokenson has slightly decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 40,465 with a count of 509 and a proportion per 100,000 of 0.19. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 43,969 with a total count of 490 and a proportion per 100,000 of 0.17. This represents an overall decrease in popularity of -8.66% and a -3.73% drop in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #43,969 | -8.66% |
| Count | 509 | 490 | -3.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hokenson
When looking at the ethnic identity linked with the surname Hokenson, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, approximately 98.04% identified as white, declining slightly to 97.55% in 2010, a change of -0.50%. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were recorded as zero both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.04% | 97.55% | -0.5% |
| 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% |