Explore the Family Name Hokett
The meaning of Hokett
Altered form of English Hockett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hokett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hokett has seen a rise over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,692 in popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 54,178, marking a change of approximately 7.69%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname increased from 323 to 381 during the same period, an increase of roughly 17.96%. The proportion per 100k also saw a slight increase, from 0.12 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #54,178 | 7.69% |
| Count | 323 | 381 | 17.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hokett
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hokett has also seen some changes from 2000 to 2010, as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census data. White people made up the majority of those with the Hokett surname, though their proportion decreased slightly from 71.52% to 67.98%. The Black community, with an increase from 17.96% to 19.42%, and the Hispanic community, with a substantial growth from 3.10% to 5.25%, both saw an increase. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant or decreased to zero. Those identifying with two or more races stayed steady at 3.41% throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.52% | 67.98% | -4.95% |
| Black | 17.96% | 19.42% | 8.13% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 5.25% | 69.35% |
| Two or More Races | 3.41% | 3.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.02% | 0% | 0% |